Vulnerability Description
Off-by-one error in epan/dissectors/packet-gsm_abis_oml.c in the GSM A-bis OML dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.10 and 2.x before 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted packet that triggers a 0xff tag value.
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.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.html
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11825
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-14.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-03/msg00015.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-03/msg00016.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.html
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11825
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-14.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4417?
CVE-2016-4417 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). Off-by-one error in epan/dissectors/packet-gsm_abis_oml.c in the GSM A-bis OML dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.10 and 2.x before 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (b...
How severe is CVE-2016-4417?
CVE-2016-4417 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-2016-4417?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.