CVE-2015-7830: Input Validation
Published Nov 15, 2015
·Updated
The pcapngreadifdescrblock function in wiretap/pcapng.c in the pcapng parser in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.8 uses too many levels of pointer indirection, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect free and application crash) via a crafted packet that triggers interface-filter copying.
Affected Software
9 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
Wireshark Wireshark=1.12.7
Remediation
Event History
Nov 15, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7830?
CVE-2015-7830 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service through application crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-7830?
To fix CVE-2015-7830, update Wireshark to version 1.12.8 or later.
3
What types of software are affected by CVE-2015-7830?
CVE-2015-7830 affects specific versions of Wireshark and Oracle Solaris.
4
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2015-7830?
Exploiting CVE-2015-7830 can lead to application crashes due to incorrect memory handling.
5
Which versions of Wireshark are vulnerable to CVE-2015-7830?
Wireshark versions 1.12.0 to 1.12.7 are vulnerable to CVE-2015-7830.