Vulnerability Description
epan/dissectors/packet-nbap.c in the NBAP dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.9 and 2.0.x before 2.0.1 does not validate conversation data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted packet.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.12.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3505
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2016-2867206.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79814
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034551
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2015-31.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11602
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11835
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11841
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=23379ae3
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=5b4ada17
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=5bf56569
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201604-05
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3505
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2016-2867206.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79814
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8711?
CVE-2015-8711 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). epan/dissectors/packet-nbap.c in the NBAP dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.9 and 2.0.x before 2.0.1 does not validate conversation data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of ser...
How severe is CVE-2015-8711?
CVE-2015-8711 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8711?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.