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CVE-2016-5358
MEDIUM · CVSS 5.9
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2016-08-07T16:59:13.270 · Last modified 2026-06-17T00:49:16.750

Summary

epan/dissectors/packet-pktap.c in the Ethernet dissector in Wireshark 2.x before 2.0.4 mishandles the packet-header data type, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.

Affected products

wireshark — wireshark

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References

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