CVE-2015-8715: Input Validation
First published: Mon Jan 04 2016(Updated: )
epan/dissectors/packet-alljoyn.c in the AllJoyn dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.9 does not check for empty arguments, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted packet.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3505
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2016-2867206.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79816
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034551
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2015-34.html
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11607
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git;a=commit;h=40caff2d1fb08262c84aaaa8ac584baa8866dd7c
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201604-05
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=40caff2d1fb08262c84aaaa8ac584baa8866dd7c
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8715?
The severity of CVE-2015-8715 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to an infinite loop caused by crafted packets.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8715?
To fix CVE-2015-8715, upgrade Wireshark to version 1.12.9 or later where the issue is resolved.
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2015-8715?
Wireshark versions 1.12.0 through 1.12.8 are affected by CVE-2015-8715.
Can CVE-2015-8715 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-8715 can be exploited remotely by attackers using crafted packets.
What impact does CVE-2015-8715 have on Wireshark?
CVE-2015-8715 can lead to a denial of service condition, rendering Wireshark unresponsive during the infinite loop.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/author
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/references
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/tags
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/source
- vendor/wireshark
- canonical/wireshark wireshark
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.12.0
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.12.1
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.12.2
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.12.3
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.12.4
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.12.5
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.12.6
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.12.7
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.12.8