Vulnerability Description
epan/dissectors/packet-mmse.c in the MMSE dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted packet.
CVSS Score
5.9
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.12.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/28/3Release Notes
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3648
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036480
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-43.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=12624Issue Tracking
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=b5a10743
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/28/3Release Notes
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3648
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036480
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-43.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=12624Issue Tracking
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=b5a10743
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6507?
CVE-2016-6507 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). epan/dissectors/packet-mmse.c in the MMSE dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted packet.
How severe is CVE-2016-6507?
CVE-2016-6507 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-2016-6507?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.