CVE-2016-6511: Medium severity wireshark vulnerability
Published Aug 6, 2016
·Updated
epan/proto.c 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 (OpenFlow dissector large loop) 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-2016-6511?
CVE-2016-6511 has a severity rating of medium, indicating it poses a moderate risk of denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-6511?
To fix CVE-2016-6511, upgrade Wireshark to version 1.12.13 or 2.0.5 or later.
3
What impact does CVE-2016-6511 have on the system?
CVE-2016-6511 allows remote attackers to create a denial of service condition through crafted OpenFlow packets.
4
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2016-6511?
CVE-2016-6511 affects Wireshark versions 1.12.0 through 1.12.12 and 2.0.0 through 2.0.4.
5
Is CVE-2016-6511 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-6511 can be exploited remotely, making it a critical concern for network security.