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CVE-2016-2530
MEDIUM · CVSS 5.9
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2016-02-28T04:59:08.917 · Last modified 2026-06-17T00:44:14.160

Summary

The dissct_rsl_ipaccess_msg function in epan/dissectors/packet-rsl.c in the RSL dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.10 and 2.0.x before 2.0.2 mishandles the case of an unrecognized TLV type, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted packet, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-2531.

Affected products

wireshark — wireshark

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References

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