CVE-2015-8725: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Jan 04 2016(Updated: )
The dissect_diameter_base_framed_ipv6_prefix 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.
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 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =2.0.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3505
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79382
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034551
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2015-43.html
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11792
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git;a=commit;h=aaa28a9d39158ca1033bbd3372cf423abbf4f202
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201604-05
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=aaa28a9d39158ca1033bbd3372cf423abbf4f202
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.
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