CVE-2015-8732: Input Validation

Published Jan 4, 2016
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Updated

The dissectzclpwrprofpwrprofstatersp function in epan/dissectors/packet-zbee-zcl-general.c in the ZigBee ZCL dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.9 and 2.0.x before 2.0.1 does not validate the Total Profile Number field, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read 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-2015-8732?

CVE-2015-8732 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How does CVE-2015-8732 exploit the vulnerable software?

CVE-2015-8732 exploits the ZigBee ZCL dissector's failure to validate the Total Profile Number field, allowing for out-of-bounds access.

3

Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2015-8732?

CVE-2015-8732 affects Wireshark versions 1.12.0 through 1.12.8 and 2.0.0.

4

How do I fix CVE-2015-8732?

To fix CVE-2015-8732, you should update Wireshark to the latest version, either 1.12.9 or 2.0.1 or later.

5

Can CVE-2015-8732 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-8732 can be exploited remotely by an attacker sending crafted packets to the affected Wireshark versions.

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