Vulnerability Description
The (1) dissect_tfs_request and (2) dissect_tfs_response functions in epan/dissectors/packet-ieee80211.c in the IEEE 802.11 dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.14 and 1.12.x before 1.12.5 interpret a zero value as a length rather than an error condition, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted packet.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle | Solaris | 11.2 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.10.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3277
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2015-2511959.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74631
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2015-17.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11110Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=e243b004
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201510-03
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3277
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2015-2511959.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74631
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2015-17.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11110Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=e243b004
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201510-03
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-3814?
CVE-2015-3814 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The (1) dissect_tfs_request and (2) dissect_tfs_response functions in epan/dissectors/packet-ieee80211.c in the IEEE 802.11 dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.14 and 1.12.x before 1.12.5 interp...
How severe is CVE-2015-3814?
CVE-2015-3814 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-2015-3814?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Oracle Solaris, Wireshark Wireshark.