Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-5359
epan/dissectors/packet-wbxml.c in the WBXML dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.12 mishandles offsets, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (integer overflow and infinite loop) via a crafted packet.
Vulnerability category: OverflowDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-5359
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.12.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.12.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.12.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.12.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.12.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.12.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.12.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.12.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.12.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.12.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.12.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-5359
0.27%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 67 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-5359
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 | |
5.9
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
2.2
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3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-5359
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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)
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-5359
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http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3615
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-3615-1 wireshark
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/09/3
oss-security - Re: CVE Request: wireshark releasesMailing List
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https://github.com/wireshark/wireshark/commit/b8e0d416898bb975a02c1b55883342edc5b4c9c0
WBXML: add a basic sanity check for offset overflow · wireshark/wireshark@b8e0d41 · GitHub
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https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=12408
12408 – Infinite loop in parse_wbxml_tag_defined() in WBXML DissectorIssue Tracking;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91140
Wireshark Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
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https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-38.html
Wireshark · wnpa-sec-2016-38 · WBXML infinite loopVendor Advisory
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