What is the severity of CVE-2015-8737?

The severity of CVE-2015-8737 is considered to be high due to the potential for denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8737?

You can fix CVE-2015-8737 by updating Wireshark to version 2.0.1 or later.

Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2015-8737?

Wireshark version 2.0.0 is affected by CVE-2015-8737.

What kind of attack is possible due to CVE-2015-8737?

CVE-2015-8737 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service through a crafted file.

What component of Wireshark is involved in CVE-2015-8737?

The mp2t_open function in the MP2T file parser is involved in CVE-2015-8737.

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CVE-2015-8737

medium

5.5

CWE

4/1/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-8737: Input Validation

First published: Mon Jan 04 2016(Updated: )

The mp2t_open function in wiretap/mp2t.c in the MP2T file parser in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.1 does not validate the bit rate, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error 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-2015-8737?
The severity of CVE-2015-8737 is considered to be high due to the potential for denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8737?
You can fix CVE-2015-8737 by updating Wireshark to version 2.0.1 or later.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2015-8737?
Wireshark version 2.0.0 is affected by CVE-2015-8737.
What kind of attack is possible due to CVE-2015-8737?
CVE-2015-8737 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service through a crafted file.
What component of Wireshark is involved in CVE-2015-8737?
The mp2t_open function in the MP2T file parser is involved in CVE-2015-8737.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-8737?
The severity of CVE-2015-8737 is considered to be high due to the potential for denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8737?
You can fix CVE-2015-8737 by updating Wireshark to version 2.0.1 or later.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2015-8737?
Wireshark version 2.0.0 is affected by CVE-2015-8737.
What kind of attack is possible due to CVE-2015-8737?
CVE-2015-8737 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service through a crafted file.
What component of Wireshark is involved in CVE-2015-8737?
The mp2t_open function in the MP2T file parser is involved in CVE-2015-8737.