Vulnerability Description
wiretap/nettrace_3gpp_32_423.c in the 3GPP TS 32.423 Trace file parser in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.2 does not ensure that a '\0' character is present at the end of certain strings, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer overflow and application crash) via a crafted file.
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-2016-07.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11982Vendor Advisory
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=140aad08
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201604-05
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035118
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-07.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11982Vendor Advisory
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=140aad08
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201604-05
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-2527?
CVE-2016-2527 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). wiretap/nettrace_3gpp_32_423.c in the 3GPP TS 32.423 Trace file parser in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.2 does not ensure that a '\0' character is present at the end of certain strings, which allows remo...
How severe is CVE-2016-2527?
CVE-2016-2527 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-2527?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.