Description
The dissct_rsl_ipaccess_msg function in epan/dissectors/packet-rsl.c in the RSL dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.10 and 2.0.x before 2.0.2 mishandles the case of an unrecognized TLV type, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted packet, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-2531.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | wireshark | 2.0.2+ga16e22e-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | wireshark | 2.0.2+ga16e22e-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | wireshark | 2.0.2+ga16e22e-1 | — |
| Debian 8 | wireshark | 1.12.1+g01b65bf-4+deb8u5 | DSA-3516-1 |
| Debian 7 | wireshark | 1.8.2-5wheezy18 | DSA-3516-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | wireshark | 1.12.1+g01b65bf-4+deb8u11ubuntu0.14.04.1 | — |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP1 | wireshark | 1.12.11-25.1 | SUSE-SU-2016:1344-1 |
| SLES 12 | wireshark | 1.12.11-25.1 | SUSE-SU-2016:1344-1 |
| SLES 11 SP4 | wireshark | 1.12.11-0.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2016:1345-1 |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 12 SP1 | wireshark | 1.12.11-25.1 | SUSE-SU-2016:1344-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 | wireshark | 1.12.11-25.1 | SUSE-SU-2016:1344-1 |
| SLES for SAP 11 SP4 | wireshark | 1.12.11-0.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2016:1345-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | wireshark | 2.2.2-1.1 | openSUSE-SU-2024:10199-1 |
Advisories 4
- DSA-3516-1 wireshark - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2016:1344-1 Security update for wireshark SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2016:1345-1 Security update for wireshark SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:10199-1 wireshark-2.2.2-1.1 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
References
- openSUSE-SU-2016:0661 vendor-advisory
- openSUSE-SU-2016:0660 vendor-advisory
- DSA-3516 vendor-advisory
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=2930d3105c3ff2bfb1278b34ad10e2e71c3b8fb0
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.html
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11829
- GLSA-201604-05 vendor-advisory
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-10.html
- 1035118 vdb-entry