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CVE-2016-6505
MEDIUM · CVSS 5.9
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2016-08-06T23:59:02.633 · Last modified 2026-06-17T00:51:17.167

Summary

epan/dissectors/packet-packetbb.c in the PacketBB dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.13 and 2.x before 2.0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted packet.

Affected products

wireshark — wireshark

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References

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