CVE-2015-6249: Input Validation
Published Aug 24, 2015
·Updated
The dissectwccp2r1addresstableinfo function in epan/dissectors/packet-wccp.c in the WCCP dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.7 does not prevent the conflicting use of a table for both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
Affected Software
8 affected components
Oracle Solaris=11.3
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
Wireshark Wireshark=1.12.5
Wireshark Wireshark=1.12.6
Event History
Aug 24, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-6249?
CVE-2015-6249 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause application crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-6249?
To fix CVE-2015-6249, update Wireshark to version 1.12.7 or later.
3
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2015-6249?
CVE-2015-6249 affects Wireshark versions from 1.12.0 to 1.12.6.
4
Is CVE-2015-6249 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-6249 can be exploited by remote attackers.
5
What component of Wireshark is affected by CVE-2015-6249?
CVE-2015-6249 affects the WCCP dissector component within Wireshark.