CVE-2015-8713: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 4, 2016
·Updated
epan/dissectors/packet-umtsfp.c in the UMTS FP dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.9 does not properly reserve memory for channel ID mappings, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access and 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-2015-8713?
CVE-2015-8713 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to out-of-bounds memory access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-8713?
To fix CVE-2015-8713, update Wireshark to version 1.12.9 or later.
3
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2015-8713?
CVE-2015-8713 affects Wireshark versions 1.12.0 to 1.12.8.
4
Can CVE-2015-8713 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-8713 can be exploited remotely through crafted packets.
5
What impact does CVE-2015-8713 have on systems?
CVE-2015-8713 may cause application crashes, leading to service disruption.