CVE-2016-2529
low-risk
Published 2016-02-28
The iseries_check_file_type function in wiretap/iseries.c in the iSeries file parser in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.2 does not consider that a line may lack the "OBJECT PROTOCOL" substring, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted file.
Do I need to act?
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0.17% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low 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 5.5/10
Medium
LOCAL
/ LOW complexity
Affected Vendors
References (10)
Vendor Advisory
http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-09.html
Vendor Advisory
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11985
Vendor Advisory
http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-09.html
Vendor Advisory
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11985
26
/ 100
low-risk
Severity
18/34 · Moderate
Exploitability
1/34 · Minimal
Exposure
7/34 · Low