CVE-2016-7179: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-7179: Stack-based buffer overflow in epan/dissectors/packet-catapult-dct2000.c in the Catapult DCT2000 dissector...

Stack-based buffer overflow in epan/dissectors/packet-catapult-dct2000.c in the Catapult DCT2000 dissector in Wireshark 2.x before 2.0.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 01:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-7179 is a Wireshark crash bug in the Catapult DCT2000 packet dissector. A specially crafted packet could make affected Wireshark 2.x versions before 2.0.6 crash, disrupting packet analysis rather than directly compromising servers. Exposure is most likely on analyst workstations, jump boxes, or automation systems using Wireshark 2.x before 2.0.6 to inspect untrusted packet captures or live traffic involving this dissector. Treat this as a targeted operational disruption risk for security teams, not a broad infrastructure compromise. Prioritize patching systems that process untrusted network captures because a crash during analysis can delay investigations. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Wireshark 2.x installations to 2.0.6 or later.; Apply relevant distribution updates, including Debian advisory guidance where applicable.; Limit analysis of untrusted captures on outdated Wireshark systems..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 13:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 9, 2016, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=12752CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-54.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=3b97fbddc23c065727b0147aab52a27c4aadffe7CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://code.wireshark.org/review/17095CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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