CVE-2019-5716: Input Validation
First published: Tue Jan 08 2019(Updated: )
In Wireshark 2.6.0 to 2.6.5, the 6LoWPAN dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-6lowpan.c by avoiding use of a TVB before its creation.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/wireshark | 2.6.20-0+deb10u4 2.6.20-0+deb10u7 3.4.10-0+deb11u1 4.0.11-1~deb12u1 4.2.0-1 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | >=2.6.0<=2.6.5 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00027.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106482
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=15217
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git;a=commit;h=2b2eea1793dbff813896e1ae9dff1bedb39ee010
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00022.html
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Mar/35
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4416
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2019-01.html
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-5716
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=2b2eea1793dbff813896e1ae9dff1bedb39ee010
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-5716?
CVE-2019-5716 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5716?
To fix CVE-2019-5716, update Wireshark to version 2.6.20 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2019-5716?
CVE-2019-5716 affects Wireshark versions 2.6.0 to 2.6.5.
What kind of issue does CVE-2019-5716 cause?
CVE-2019-5716 can cause Wireshark to crash when the 6LoWPAN dissector is utilized.
Which operating systems are impacted by CVE-2019-5716?
CVE-2019-5716 impacts Debian Linux versions 8.0 and 9.0 that use affected versions of Wireshark.
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