Vulnerability Description
The fragment_add_work function in epan/reassemble.c in the packet-reassembly feature in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.5 does not properly determine the defragmentation state in a case of an insufficient snapshot length, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted packet.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.12.0 |
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/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.h
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74633
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2015-16.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11129
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=c35f2ccb
- 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/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.h
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74633
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2015-16.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11129
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=c35f2ccb
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-3813?
CVE-2015-3813 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The fragment_add_work function in epan/reassemble.c in the packet-reassembly feature in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.5 does not properly determine the defragmentation state in a case of an insufficien...
How severe is CVE-2015-3813?
CVE-2015-3813 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-3813?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.