Vulnerability Description
epan/dissectors/packet-wbxml.c in the WBXML dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.12 mishandles offsets, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (integer overflow and infinite loop) via a crafted packet.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.12.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3615
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/09/3Mailing List
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91140
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=12408Issue TrackingVDB Entry
- https://github.com/wireshark/wireshark/commit/b8e0d416898bb975a02c1b55883342edc5
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-38.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3615
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/09/3Mailing List
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91140
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=12408Issue TrackingVDB Entry
- https://github.com/wireshark/wireshark/commit/b8e0d416898bb975a02c1b55883342edc5
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-38.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5359?
CVE-2016-5359 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). epan/dissectors/packet-wbxml.c in the WBXML dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.12 mishandles offsets, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (integer overflow and infinite l...
How severe is CVE-2016-5359?
CVE-2016-5359 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-2016-5359?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.