CVE-2015-8725: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 4, 2016

Updated

The dissectdiameterbaseframedipv6prefix function in epan/dissectors/packet-diameter.c in the DIAMETER dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.9 and 2.0.x before 2.0.1 does not validate the IPv6 prefix length, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer overflow and 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-2015-8725?

CVE-2015-8725 has a severity rating that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by exploiting improper validation of IPv6 prefix length.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8725?

To fix CVE-2015-8725, upgrade to Wireshark version 1.12.9 or 2.0.1 or later.

Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2015-8725?

CVE-2015-8725 affects Wireshark versions 1.12.0 to 1.12.8 and 2.0.0.

What type of vulnerability is described in CVE-2015-8725?

CVE-2015-8725 is a denial of service vulnerability due to stack-based buffer overflow.

Is CVE-2015-8725 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2015-8725 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers over the network.