CVE-2016-9374: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 17, 2016
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Updated

In Wireshark 2.2.0 to 2.2.1 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.7, the AllJoyn dissector could crash with a buffer over-read, triggered by network traffic or a capture file. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-alljoyn.c by ensuring that a length variable properly tracked the state of a signature variable.

Affected Software

11 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
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.6
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.7
Wireshark Wireshark=2.2.0
Wireshark Wireshark=2.2.1
Debian Debian Linux=8.0

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-2016-9374?

CVE-2016-9374 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service through a crash.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-9374?

To fix CVE-2016-9374, update Wireshark to version 2.2.2 or later, or any version above 2.0.7.

3

Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2016-9374?

CVE-2016-9374 affects Wireshark versions 2.0.0 to 2.0.7 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9374?

CVE-2016-9374 is classified as a buffer over-read vulnerability in the AllJoyn dissector.

5

Is there a specific environment where CVE-2016-9374 can be exploited?

CVE-2016-9374 can be triggered by malicious network traffic or specially crafted capture files.

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