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CVE-2016-2525
MEDIUM · CVSS 5.9
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2016-02-28T04:59:04.043 · Last modified 2026-06-17T00:44:13.540

Summary

epan/dissectors/packet-http2.c in the HTTP/2 dissector in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.2 does not limit the amount of header data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption or application crash) via a crafted packet.

Affected products

wireshark — wireshark

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References

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