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CVE-2016-6508
MEDIUM · CVSS 5.9
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2016-08-06T23:59:06.620 · Last modified 2026-06-17T00:51:17.557

Summary

epan/dissectors/packet-rlc.c in the RLC dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.13 and 2.x before 2.0.5 uses an incorrect integer data type, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (large loop) via a crafted packet.

Affected products

wireshark — wireshark

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References

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