Vulnerability Description
The dnp3_al_process_object function in epan/dissectors/packet-dnp.c in the DNP3 dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.10 and 2.0.x before 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted packet.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.12.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-03/msg00015.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-03/msg00016.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3516
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035118
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-03.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11938Vendor Advisory
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=260afe11
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201604-05
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-03/msg00015.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-03/msg00016.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3516
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035118
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-03.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-2523?
CVE-2016-2523 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). The dnp3_al_process_object function in epan/dissectors/packet-dnp.c in the DNP3 dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.10 and 2.0.x before 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service...
How severe is CVE-2016-2523?
CVE-2016-2523 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-2016-2523?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.