CVE-2016-7177: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 9, 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.
Affected Software
7 affected components
Debian Debian 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
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-2016-7177?
CVE-2016-7177 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-7177?
To fix CVE-2016-7177, upgrade Wireshark to version 2.0.6 or later.
3
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.
4
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.
5
Can CVE-2016-7177 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2016-7177 can be exploited remotely via specially crafted packets without user intervention.