CVE-2015-8713: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 4, 2016
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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.

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