CVE-2016-6512

wireshark: MMSE, WAP, WBXML, and WSP infinite loop. (wnpa-sec-2016-48)

Published Aug 6, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 5.9 Medium EPSS 7.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
epan/dissectors/packet-wap.c in Wireshark 2.x before 2.0.5 omits an overflow check in the tvb_get_guintvar function, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted packet, related to the MMSE, WAP, WBXML, and WSP dissectors.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-7434 epan/dissectors/packet-wap.c in Wireshark 2.x before 2.0.5 omits an overflow check in the tvb_get_guintvar function, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted packet, related to the MMSE, WAP, WBXML, and WSP dissectors.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 1:29 AM
Reserved
Aug 1, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 6, 2016, 11:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:51 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jul 27, 2016, 12:00 AM