CVE-2016-9372: Input Validation
Published Nov 17, 2016
·Updated
In Wireshark 2.2.0 to 2.2.1, the Profinet I/O dissector could loop excessively, triggered by network traffic or a capture file. This was addressed in plugins/profinet/packet-pn-rtc-one.c by rejecting input with too many I/O objects.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Wireshark Wireshark=2.2.0
Wireshark Wireshark=2.2.1
Remediation
Event History
Nov 17, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:48 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:48 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9372?
CVE-2016-9372 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-9372?
To fix CVE-2016-9372, upgrade Wireshark to version 2.2.2 or later.
3
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2016-9372?
CVE-2016-9372 affects Wireshark versions 2.2.0 and 2.2.1.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9372?
CVE-2016-9372 is a denial of service vulnerability caused by excessive looping in the Profinet I/O dissector.
5
Can CVE-2016-9372 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-9372 can be triggered by specially crafted network traffic or capture files.