Vulnerability Description
epan/dissectors/packet-ncp2222.inc in the NCP dissector in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.3 does not properly initialize memory for search patterns, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (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/1035685
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-19.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11591
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=ea8e6955
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035685
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-19.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11591
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=ea8e6955
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4076?
CVE-2016-4076 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). epan/dissectors/packet-ncp2222.inc in the NCP dissector in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.3 does not properly initialize memory for search patterns, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of serv...
How severe is CVE-2016-4076?
CVE-2016-4076 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-2016-4076?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.