CVE-2016-4077

wireshark: TShark reassembly crash (wnpa-sec-2016-20)

Published Apr 25, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 5.9 Medium EPSS 2.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
epan/reassemble.c in TShark in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.3 relies on incorrect special-case handling of truncated Tvb data structures, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and application crash) via a crafted packet.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-5078 epan/reassemble.c in TShark in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.3 relies on incorrect special-case handling of truncated Tvb data structures, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and application crash) via a crafted packet.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 12:17 AM
Reserved
Apr 24, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 25, 2016, 10:59 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:46 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Apr 22, 2016, 12:00 AM