Vulnerability Description
The dissect_ber_constrained_bitstring function in epan/dissectors/packet-ber.c in the ASN.1 BER dissector in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.2 does not verify that a certain length is nonzero, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted packet.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035118
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-02.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11828ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=9b2f3f7c
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201604-05
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035118
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-02.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11828ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=9b2f3f7c
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201604-05
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-2522?
CVE-2016-2522 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). The dissect_ber_constrained_bitstring function in epan/dissectors/packet-ber.c in the ASN.1 BER dissector in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.2 does not verify that a certain length is nonzero, which allows...
How severe is CVE-2016-2522?
CVE-2016-2522 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-2522?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.