CVE-2015-3810: High severity wireshark vulnerability
Published May 26, 2015
·Updated
epan/dissectors/packet-websocket.c in the WebSocket dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.5 uses a recursive algorithm, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) 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-2015-3810?
CVE-2015-3810 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that affects Wireshark due to high CPU consumption.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-3810?
To fix CVE-2015-3810, upgrade Wireshark to version 1.12.5 or later.
3
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2015-3810?
CVE-2015-3810 affects Wireshark versions 1.12.0 to 1.12.4.
4
Can CVE-2015-3810 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-3810 can be exploited remotely via crafted WebSocket packets.
5
What impact does CVE-2015-3810 have on systems running affected Wireshark versions?
The impact of CVE-2015-3810 is increased CPU consumption, potentially leading to a denial of service.