CVE-2015-8738: Input Validation
Published Jan 4, 2016
·Updated
The s7commdecodeudcpuszlsubfunc function in epan/dissectors/packet-s7commszlids.c in the S7COMM dissector in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.1 does not validate the list count in an SZL response, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted packet.
Affected Software
1 affected component
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-2015-8738?
CVE-2015-8738 has a severity rating that indicates a denial of service vulnerability, allowing an attacker to crash the application.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-8738?
To fix CVE-2015-8738, upgrade Wireshark to version 2.0.1 or later.
3
What does CVE-2015-8738 affect?
CVE-2015-8738 affects Wireshark version 2.0.0.
4
What type of attack can happen due to CVE-2015-8738?
CVE-2015-8738 can allow remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack through a divide-by-zero error.
5
Is CVE-2015-8738 patched?
Yes, CVE-2015-8738 is patched in Wireshark version 2.0.1 and later.