CVE-2016-9375: Input Validation

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 DTN dissector could go into an infinite loop, triggered by network traffic or a capture file. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-dtn.c by checking whether SDNV evaluation was successful.

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-2016-9375?

CVE-2016-9375 has a high severity rating due to its ability to cause an infinite loop, potentially leading to denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-9375?

To fix CVE-2016-9375, upgrade to Wireshark version 2.2.2 or later, or version 2.0.8 or later.

3

Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2016-9375?

Versions of Wireshark from 2.0.0 to 2.0.7 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.1 are vulnerable to CVE-2016-9375.

4

What causes the vulnerability CVE-2016-9375?

CVE-2016-9375 is caused by the DTN dissector going into an infinite loop triggered by specific network traffic or capture files.

5

Has CVE-2016-9375 been addressed in software updates?

Yes, CVE-2016-9375 has been addressed in newer versions of Wireshark, specifically with checks added for successful SDNV evaluation.

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