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CVE-2016-6513
MEDIUM · CVSS 5.9
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2016-08-06T23:59:13.557 · Last modified 2026-06-17T00:51:18.227

Summary

epan/dissectors/packet-wbxml.c in the WBXML dissector in Wireshark 2.x before 2.0.5 does not restrict the recursion depth, 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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