CVE-2016-6513: Medium severity wireshark vulnerability
Published Aug 6, 2016
·Updated
epan/dissectors/packet-wbxml.c in the WBXML dissector in Wireshark 2.x before 2.0.5 does not restrict the recursion depth, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
Affected Software
5 affected components
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
Remediation
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-2016-6513?
CVE-2016-6513 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause application crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-6513?
To fix CVE-2016-6513, upgrade Wireshark to version 2.0.5 or later.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2016-6513?
Wireshark versions 2.0.0 to 2.0.4 are affected by CVE-2016-6513.
4
Who is impacted by CVE-2016-6513?
Users of Wireshark versions 2.0.0 to 2.0.4 may be impacted by CVE-2016-6513 if they process crafted packets.
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What is the nature of the attack in CVE-2016-6513?
The attack in CVE-2016-6513 involves sending crafted WBXML packets that exploit the lack of recursion depth restriction, leading to application crashes.