CVE-2015-8729: Input Validation

Published Jan 4, 2016

Updated

The ascendseek function in wiretap/ascendtext.c in the Ascend file parser in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.9 and 2.0.x before 2.0.1 does not ensure the presence of a '\0' character at the end of a date string, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted file.

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-2015-8729?

CVE-2015-8729 has a severity rating that indicates a denial of service vulnerability due to an out-of-bounds read.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8729?

To fix CVE-2015-8729, upgrade Wireshark to version 1.12.9 or later, or 2.0.1 or later.

Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2015-8729?

CVE-2015-8729 affects Wireshark versions 1.12.0 to 1.12.8 and 2.0.0.

Can CVE-2015-8729 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-8729 can be exploited remotely to cause a denial of service.

What is the impact of CVE-2015-8729 on systems?

The impact of CVE-2015-8729 on systems is a potential crash of the Wireshark application due to an unhandled out-of-bounds read.