CVE-2015-8712: Input Validation
Published Jan 4, 2016
·Updated
The dissecthsdschchannelinfo function in epan/dissectors/packet-umtsfp.c in the UMTS FP dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.9 does not validate the number of PDUs, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
Affected Software
9 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
Wireshark Wireshark=1.12.5
Wireshark Wireshark=1.12.6
Wireshark Wireshark=1.12.7
Wireshark Wireshark=1.12.8
Event History
Jan 4, 2016
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-2015-8712?
CVE-2015-8712 has a severity rating that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by crashing the application.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-8712?
To fix CVE-2015-8712, upgrade to Wireshark version 1.12.9 or later.
3
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2015-8712?
Wireshark versions 1.12.0 through 1.12.8 are affected by CVE-2015-8712.
4
Can CVE-2015-8712 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-8712 can be exploited remotely through crafted packets.
5
What type of attack does CVE-2015-8712 enable?
CVE-2015-8712 enables a denial of service attack that results in the application crashing.