Improper input validation in Oracle Solaris
CVE-2016-5357
wiretap/netscreen.c in the NetScreen file parser in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.12 and 2.x before 2.0.4 mishandles sscanf unsigned-integer processing, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.025 (83.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.9 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Oracle Solaris — versions 11.3
- Wireshark — versions 1.12.0, 1.12.1, 1.12.2
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Issue Tracking)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN)
- cve@mitre.org (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-5357?
- CVE-2016-5357 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Solaris, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 5.9/10. Published 2016-08-07.
- How severe is CVE-2016-5357?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.9 out of 10.