Vulnerability Description
The dissect_dcom_OBJREF function in epan/dissectors/packet-dcom.c in the DCOM dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.9 does not initialize a certain IPv4 data structure, 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 |
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/79816
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034551
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2015-33.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11610
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=d34267d0
- 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/79816
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034551
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2015-33.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11610
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=d34267d0
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8714?
CVE-2015-8714 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The dissect_dcom_OBJREF function in epan/dissectors/packet-dcom.c in the DCOM dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.9 does not initialize a certain IPv4 data structure, which allows remote attacke...
How severe is CVE-2015-8714?
CVE-2015-8714 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-2015-8714?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.