CVE-2015-3809: High severity wireshark vulnerability
Published May 26, 2015
·Updated
The dissectlbmrpser function in epan/dissectors/packet-lbmr.c in the LBMR dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.5 does not properly track the current offset, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted packet.
Affected Software
5 affected components
Wireshark Wireshark=1.12.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.12.1
Wireshark Wireshark=1.12.2
Wireshark Wireshark=1.12.3
Wireshark Wireshark=1.12.4
Event History
May 26, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-3809?
CVE-2015-3809 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-3809?
To fix CVE-2015-3809, upgrade to Wireshark version 1.12.5 or later.
3
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2015-3809?
CVE-2015-3809 affects Wireshark versions 1.12.0 through 1.12.4.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-3809?
CVE-2015-3809 is a denial-of-service vulnerability due to improper offset tracking in the LBMR dissector.
5
Can CVE-2015-3809 be exploited by remote attackers?
Yes, CVE-2015-3809 can be exploited by remote attackers using crafted packets.