CVE-2016-2526 describes an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the HiQnet dissector within Wireshark versions 2.0.x prior to 2.0.2. This flaw, stemming from improper data type validation, allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service (application crash) via a specially crafted packet. The vulnerability carries a CVSSv3 score of 5.9 (Medium), indicating a network-based attack with high complexity, requiring no user interaction, and resulting in high availability impact. Its FAUCET Risk Score is 29/100. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor is exploit code publicly available in frameworks like Metasploit or ExploitDB. The vulnerability has received minimal community discussion and media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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