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DEBIAN-CVE-2016-2524
DEBIAN-CVE-2016-2524
PUBLISHED
CVSS 5.900000095367432 MEDIUM
Record from OSV · Published February 28, 2016
epan/dissectors/packet-x509af.c in the X.509AF dissector in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.2 mishandles the algorithm ID, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| wireshark | Debian:14 | 2.0.2+ga16e22e-1 |
| wireshark | Debian:13 | 2.0.2+ga16e22e-1 |
| wireshark | Debian:12 | 2.0.2+ga16e22e-1 |
Risk scores
CVSS 3.0
5.900000095367432
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian:14 | wireshark | 0 |
| Debian:13 | wireshark | 0 |
| Debian:12 | wireshark | 0 |
Timeline
- Feb 28, 2016 CVE Published
- Sep 22, 2026 CVE Updated
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