Description
epan/dissectors/packet-pktc.c in the PKTC dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.11 and 2.0.x before 2.0.3 does not verify BER identifiers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write and application crash) via a crafted packet.
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Remediation
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DLA |
DLA-497-1 | wireshark security update |
Debian DSA |
DSA-3585-1 | wireshark security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2016-5080 | epan/dissectors/packet-pktc.c in the PKTC dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.11 and 2.0.x before 2.0.3 does not verify BER identifiers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write and application crash) via a crafted packet. |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T00:17:30.895Z
Reserved: 2016-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2016-4079
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Status : Modified
Published: 2016-04-25T10:59:04.473
Modified: 2026-05-06T22:30:45.220
Link: CVE-2016-4079
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DLA
Debian DSA
EUVD