What is the severity of CVE-2015-8736?

CVE-2015-8736 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to stack-based buffer overflow.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8736?

To fix CVE-2015-8736, upgrade to Wireshark version 2.0.1 or later to address the vulnerability.

What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2015-8736?

Wireshark version 2.0.0 is affected by CVE-2015-8736.

What type of attack does CVE-2015-8736 enable?

CVE-2015-8736 enables remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack, causing application crashes.

Where is the vulnerability located in Wireshark related to CVE-2015-8736?

The vulnerability is located in the mp2t_find_next_pcr function of the MP2T file parser in Wireshark.

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CVE-2015-8736

medium

5.5

CWE

20 119

4/1/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-8736: Input Validation

First published: Mon Jan 04 2016(Updated: )

The mp2t_find_next_pcr function in wiretap/mp2t.c in the MP2T file parser in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.1 does not reserve memory for a trailer, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer overflow and application crash) via a crafted file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Wireshark	=2.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-8736?
CVE-2015-8736 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to stack-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8736?
To fix CVE-2015-8736, upgrade to Wireshark version 2.0.1 or later to address the vulnerability.
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2015-8736?
Wireshark version 2.0.0 is affected by CVE-2015-8736.
What type of attack does CVE-2015-8736 enable?
CVE-2015-8736 enables remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack, causing application crashes.
Where is the vulnerability located in Wireshark related to CVE-2015-8736?
The vulnerability is located in the mp2t_find_next_pcr function of the MP2T file parser in Wireshark.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-8736?
CVE-2015-8736 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to stack-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8736?
To fix CVE-2015-8736, upgrade to Wireshark version 2.0.1 or later to address the vulnerability.
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2015-8736?
Wireshark version 2.0.0 is affected by CVE-2015-8736.
What type of attack does CVE-2015-8736 enable?
CVE-2015-8736 enables remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack, causing application crashes.
Where is the vulnerability located in Wireshark related to CVE-2015-8736?
The vulnerability is located in the mp2t_find_next_pcr function of the MP2T file parser in Wireshark.