Vulnerability Description
epan/dissectors/packet-dec-dnart.c in the DECnet NSP/RT dissector in Wireshark 1.10.12 through 1.10.14 mishandles a certain strdup return value, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.10.12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.h
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74586
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032279
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1219409
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=373deb5f
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201510-03
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.h
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74586
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032279
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1219409
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=373deb5f
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201510-03
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-3182?
CVE-2015-3182 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). epan/dissectors/packet-dec-dnart.c in the DECnet NSP/RT dissector in Wireshark 1.10.12 through 1.10.14 mishandles a certain strdup return value, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of serv...
How severe is CVE-2015-3182?
CVE-2015-3182 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-3182?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.