Vulnerability Description
Multiple memory leaks in the x11_init_protocol function in epan/dissectors/packet-x11.c in the X11 dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.14 and 1.12.x before 1.12.5 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted packet.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle | Linux | 7 |
| Oracle | Solaris | 11.2 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.10.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0631.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3277
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2015-2511959.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.hThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74637
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2015-15.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11088Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=b8ccc2a6
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201510-03
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0631.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3277
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2015-2511959.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.hThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74637
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2015-15.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-3812?
CVE-2015-3812 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Multiple memory leaks in the x11_init_protocol function in epan/dissectors/packet-x11.c in the X11 dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.14 and 1.12.x before 1.12.5 allow remote attackers to cause...
How severe is CVE-2015-3812?
CVE-2015-3812 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-2015-3812?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Oracle Linux, Oracle Solaris, Wireshark Wireshark.