CVE-2016-2529

wireshark: iSeries file parser crash (wnpa-sec-2016-09)

Published Feb 28, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 5.5 Medium EPSS 1.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-3607 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.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 11:32 PM
Reserved
Feb 20, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 28, 2016, 4:59 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:44 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Feb 26, 2016, 12:00 AM