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CVE-2016-6510

Off-by-one error in epan/dissectors/packet-rlc.c in the RLC dissector in Wiresha...

Medium CVSS 5.9

Overview

Off-by-one error in 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 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer overflow and application crash) via a crafted packet.

CWE: CWE-189 Published: 2016-08-06T23:59:09.353
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟡 MEDIUM.

  • CVSS: 5.9 (MEDIUM)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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