Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-2529
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.
Vulnerability category: OverflowDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-2529
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-2529
0.31%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 66 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-2529
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
8.6
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2.9
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NIST | |
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5.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
1.8
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3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-2529
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-2529
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035118
Wireshark Multiple Dissector/Parser Bugs Let Remote Users Deny Service and Let Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTracker
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201604-05
Wireshark: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201604-05) — Gentoo security
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https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11985
11985 – Wireshark stack-based out-of-bounds read in iseries_check_file_typeVendor Advisory
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https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git;a=commit;h=96d585a5e9baef21e1eea8505d78305b034dc80e
code.wireshark Code Review - wireshark.git/commit
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http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-09.html
Wireshark · wnpa-sec-2016-09 · iSeries file parser crashVendor Advisory
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