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CVE-2016-6503

MediumPublished

The CORBA IDL dissectors in Wireshark 2.x before 2.0.5 on 64-bit Windows platforms do not properly interact with Visual C++ compiler options, which allows...

Published: Aug 6, 2016
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 3, 2016

Primary CVSS

5.9/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 3.0

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS probability estimate

6.1%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 93.1%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

The CORBA IDL dissectors in Wireshark 2.x before 2.0.5 on 64-bit Windows platforms do not properly interact with Visual C++ compiler options, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.

Sources

Wireshark 2.0.0 < 2.0.4 - CORBA IDL Dissectors Denial of ServiceExploit
Igor · windows_x86-64 · Aug 3, 2016

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