CVE-2015-8730: Input Validation
Published Jan 4, 2016
·Updated
epan/dissectors/packet-nbap.c in the NBAP dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.9 and 2.0.x before 2.0.1 does not validate the number of items, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid read operation 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
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8730?
CVE-2015-8730 has a severity rating indicating it can lead to denial of service due to an application crash.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-8730?
To fix CVE-2015-8730, you should update Wireshark to version 1.12.9 or later.
3
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2015-8730?
CVE-2015-8730 affects Wireshark versions 1.12.0 through 1.12.8 and 2.0.0.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-8730?
CVE-2015-8730 is a denial of service vulnerability within the NBAP dissector.
5
Can CVE-2015-8730 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-8730 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted packets.