Vulnerability Description
epan/dissectors/packet-qnet6.c in the QNX6 QNET dissector in Wireshark 2.x before 2.0.6 mishandles MAC address data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and 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/1036760Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11850Issue Tracking
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/16965Issue TrackingPatch
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=1396f6ad
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-50.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036760Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11850Issue Tracking
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/16965Issue TrackingPatch
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=1396f6ad
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-50.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7175?
CVE-2016-7175 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). epan/dissectors/packet-qnet6.c in the QNX6 QNET dissector in Wireshark 2.x before 2.0.6 mishandles MAC address data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and ...
How severe is CVE-2016-7175?
CVE-2016-7175 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-2016-7175?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.