Improper input validation in Oracle Solaris

CVE-2016-5358

epan/dissectors/packet-pktap.c in the Ethernet dissector in Wireshark 2.x before 2.0.4 mishandles the packet-header data type, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.024 (81.9th 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

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5358?
CVE-2016-5358 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-2016-5358?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.9 out of 10.