CVE-2015-8718: Input Validation

Published Jan 4, 2016

Updated

Double free vulnerability in epan/dissectors/packet-nlm.c in the NLM dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.9 and 2.0.x before 2.0.1, when the "Match MSG/RES packets for async NLM" option is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.

Affected Software

10 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

Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.0

Event History

Jan 4, 2016

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-8718?

CVE-2015-8718 has a severity rating that can lead to denial of service through application crashes.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8718?

To fix CVE-2015-8718, update Wireshark to version 1.12.9 or 2.0.1 or later.

Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2015-8718?

CVE-2015-8718 affects Wireshark versions 1.12.0 through 1.12.8 and 2.0.0 before the respective patched versions.

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2015-8718?

CVE-2015-8718 is a double free vulnerability that can be exploited to cause application crashes.

Can CVE-2015-8718 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-8718 can be exploited remotely when the specific option for asynchronous NLM packets is enabled.