Vulnerability Description
The dissect_wa_payload function in epan/dissectors/packet-waveagent.c in the WaveAgent dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.7 mishandles large tag values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle | Linux | 7 |
| Oracle | Solaris | 11.3 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.12.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-October/168837.ht
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-September/165509.
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-10/msg00053.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3367
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinoct2015-2511968.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.hThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76381
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033272
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2015-26.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11358Issue Tracking
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=5523726e
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-October/168837.ht
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-September/165509.
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-10/msg00053.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3367
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-6246?
CVE-2015-6246 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The dissect_wa_payload function in epan/dissectors/packet-waveagent.c in the WaveAgent dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.7 mishandles large tag values, which allows remote attackers to cause a...
How severe is CVE-2015-6246?
CVE-2015-6246 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-6246?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Oracle Linux, Oracle Solaris, Wireshark Wireshark.