Vulnerability Description
epan/dissectors/packet-websocket.c in the WebSocket dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.5 uses a recursive algorithm, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a crafted packet.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.12.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3277
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.h
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74629
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2015-13.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=10989
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=4ee6bcbd
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201510-03
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3277
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.h
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74629
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2015-13.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=10989
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=4ee6bcbd
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201510-03
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-3810?
CVE-2015-3810 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). epan/dissectors/packet-websocket.c in the WebSocket dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.5 uses a recursive algorithm, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption)...
How severe is CVE-2015-3810?
CVE-2015-3810 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-3810?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.