cvedb.io
CVE-2016-2522
MEDIUM · CVSS 5.9
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2016-02-28T04:59:01.087 · Last modified 2026-06-17T00:44:13.160

Summary

The dissect_ber_constrained_bitstring function in epan/dissectors/packet-ber.c in the ASN.1 BER dissector in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.2 does not verify that a certain length is nonzero, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted packet.

Affected products

wireshark — wireshark

Does this affect you?

Add your gear to cvedb and we'll alert you only when wireshark ships something exploited.

Check my exposure →

References

This product uses data from the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. Informational only; not professional security advice.