Vulnerability Description
wiretap/vwr.c in the Ixia IxVeriWave file parser in Wireshark 2.x before 2.0.2 incorrectly increases a certain octet count, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-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
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11795
- https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=647Exploit
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-12.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11795
- https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=647Exploit
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-12.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4415?
CVE-2016-4415 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). wiretap/vwr.c in the Ixia IxVeriWave file parser in Wireshark 2.x before 2.0.2 incorrectly increases a certain octet count, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffe...
How severe is CVE-2016-4415?
CVE-2016-4415 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-2016-4415?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.