CVE-2016-4418: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-4418: epan/dissectors/packet-ber.c in the ASN.1 BER dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.10 and 2.x before 2...

epan/dissectors/packet-ber.c in the ASN.1 BER dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.10 and 2.x before 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted packet that triggers an empty set.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 00:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-4418 is a Wireshark crash vulnerability in the ASN.1 BER dissector. A crafted packet can trigger a buffer over-read and crash the application. Business impact is mainly disruption to packet analysis or monitoring workflows, not confirmed system takeover. Exposure exists where vulnerable Wireshark versions process live traffic or packet captures containing ASN.1 BER data. Analyst workstations, troubleshooting servers, and bundled distro packages are the most likely places to check. Prioritize normal patching for teams that use Wireshark on production or security operations networks. The expected impact is tool crash and workflow interruption, but unpatched analyzers can be disabled by crafted traffic. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Wireshark to 1.12.10, 2.0.2, or later supported versions.; Apply relevant vendor package updates, including openSUSE or Oracle channels if applicable.; Avoid processing untrusted packet captures with vulnerable Wireshark builds..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 20:12 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 1, 2016, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=12106CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-15.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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