Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-4076
epan/dissectors/packet-ncp2222.inc in the NCP dissector in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.3 does not properly initialize memory for search patterns, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
Vulnerability category: BypassGain privilegeDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-4076
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-4076
0.33%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 71 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-4076
| 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
|
NIST | |
|
5.9
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
2.2
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-4076
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The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-4076
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http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-19.html
Wireshark · wnpa-sec-2016-19 · NCP dissector crashVendor Advisory
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https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git;a=commit;h=ea8e6955fcff21333c203bc00f69d5025761459b
code.wireshark Code Review - wireshark.git/commit
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https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11591
11591 – Buildbot crash output: fuzz-2015-10-12-27049.pcap
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035685
Wireshark Multiple Dissector Bugs Let Remote Users Deny Service - SecurityTracker
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