Vulnerability Description
The dissect_nwp function in epan/dissectors/packet-nwp.c in the NWP dissector in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.1 mishandles the packet type, 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 | 2.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034551
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2015-52.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11726
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=9b2c889a
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201604-05
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034551
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2015-52.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11726
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=9b2c889a
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201604-05
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8734?
CVE-2015-8734 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The dissect_nwp function in epan/dissectors/packet-nwp.c in the NWP dissector in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.1 mishandles the packet type, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ap...
How severe is CVE-2015-8734?
CVE-2015-8734 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-2015-8734?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.