CVE-2016-6510: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 6, 2016
·Updated
Off-by-one error in epan/dissectors/packet-rlc.c in the RLC dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.13 and 2.x before 2.0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer overflow and application crash) via a crafted packet.
Affected Software
18 affected components
Wireshark Wireshark=1.12.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.12.1
Wireshark Wireshark=1.12.2
Wireshark Wireshark=1.12.3
Wireshark Wireshark=1.12.4
Wireshark Wireshark=1.12.5
Wireshark Wireshark=1.12.6
Wireshark Wireshark=1.12.7
Wireshark Wireshark=1.12.8
Wireshark Wireshark=1.12.9
Wireshark Wireshark=1.12.10
Wireshark Wireshark=1.12.11
Wireshark Wireshark=1.12.12
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.0
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.1
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.2
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.3
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.4
Event History
Aug 6, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6510?
CVE-2016-6510 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability that can cause application crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-6510?
To fix CVE-2016-6510, update Wireshark to version 1.12.13 or later, or 2.0.5 or later.
3
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6510?
CVE-2016-6510 affects Wireshark versions 1.12.0 through 1.12.12 and 2.0.0 through 2.0.4.
4
Can CVE-2016-6510 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-6510 can be exploited remotely through crafted packets.
5
What type of error is present in CVE-2016-6510?
CVE-2016-6510 contains an off-by-one error in the RLC dissector of Wireshark.