Out-of-bounds Read Affecting wireshark package, versions <2.6.3-1~ubuntu18.04.1


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on Ubuntu security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.23% (61st percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-UBUNTU1804-WIRESHARK-375165
  • published9 Sept 2016
  • disclosed9 Sept 2016

Introduced: 9 Sep 2016

CVE-2016-7175  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-125  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Ubuntu:18.04 wireshark to version 2.6.3-1~ubuntu18.04.1 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream wireshark package and not the wireshark package as distributed by Ubuntu. See How to fix? for Ubuntu:18.04 relevant fixed versions and status.

epan/dissectors/packet-qnet6.c in the QNX6 QNET dissector in Wireshark 2.x before 2.0.6 mishandles MAC address data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted packet.