CVE-2016-7176: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 9, 2016
·Updated
epan/dissectors/packet-h225.c in the H.225 dissector in Wireshark 2.x before 2.0.6 calls snprintf with one of its input buffers as the output buffer, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (copy overlap and application crash) via a crafted packet.
Affected Software
7 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
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.5
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Sep 9, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7176?
CVE-2016-7176 has a severity rating of medium, primarily due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-7176?
To fix CVE-2016-7176, upgrade Wireshark to version 2.0.6 or later.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2016-7176?
CVE-2016-7176 affects Wireshark versions 2.0.0 to 2.0.5, as well as Debian GNU/Linux 8.0.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2016-7176 facilitate?
CVE-2016-7176 allows remote attackers to conduct denial of service attacks by sending crafted packets.
5
What function is improperly used in CVE-2016-7176?
CVE-2016-7176 involves the improper use of snprintf with overlapping input buffers, leading to application crashes.