CVE-2016-2523
moderate-risk
Published 2016-02-28
The dnp3_al_process_object function in epan/dissectors/packet-dnp.c in the DNP3 dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.10 and 2.0.x before 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted packet.
Do I need to act?
~
4.9% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.9/10
Medium
NETWORK
/ HIGH complexity
Affected Products (12)
Affected Vendors
References (18)
Vendor Advisory
http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-03.html
Vendor Advisory
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11938
Vendor Advisory
http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-03.html
Vendor Advisory
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11938
43
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity
18/34 · Moderate
Exploitability
8/34 · Low
Exposure
17/34 · Moderate