Vulnerability Description
The dissect_wccp2r1_address_table_info function in epan/dissectors/packet-wccp.c in the WCCP dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.6 does not properly determine whether enough memory is available for storing IP address strings, 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 | 1.12.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Oracle | Solaris | 11.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-07/msg00020.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3294Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinoct2015-2511968.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75317
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032662
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2015-19.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11153Issue Tracking
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=524ed1df
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201510-03
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-07/msg00020.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3294Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinoct2015-2511968.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75317
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032662
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2015-19.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-4651?
CVE-2015-4651 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The dissect_wccp2r1_address_table_info function in epan/dissectors/packet-wccp.c in the WCCP dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.6 does not properly determine whether enough memory is available ...
How severe is CVE-2015-4651?
CVE-2015-4651 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-2015-4651?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark, Debian Debian Linux, Oracle Solaris.