CVE-2016-7177: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Sep 09 2016(Updated: )
epan/dissectors/packet-catapult-dct2000.c in the Catapult DCT2000 dissector in Wireshark 2.x before 2.0.6 does not restrict the number of channels, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted packet.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 | |
| 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 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3671
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036760
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=12750
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/17096
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git;a=commit;h=2e37b271c473e1cbd01d62ebe1f3b011fc9fe638
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-52.html
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=2e37b271c473e1cbd01d62ebe1f3b011fc9fe638
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7177?
CVE-2016-7177 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7177?
To fix CVE-2016-7177, upgrade Wireshark to version 2.0.6 or later.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-7177 enable?
CVE-2016-7177 enables remote attackers to perform a denial of service attack through buffer over-read and application crash.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2016-7177?
Wireshark versions 2.0.0 to 2.0.5 are affected by CVE-2016-7177.
Can CVE-2016-7177 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2016-7177 can be exploited remotely via specially crafted packets without user intervention.
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