Description
The pcapng_read_if_descr_block function in wiretap/pcapng.c in the pcapng parser in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.8 uses too many levels of pointer indirection, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect free and application crash) via a crafted packet that triggers interface-filter copying.
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Remediation
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-3505-1 | wireshark security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2015-7728 | The pcapng_read_if_descr_block function in wiretap/pcapng.c in the pcapng parser in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.8 uses too many levels of pointer indirection, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect free and application crash) via a crafted packet that triggers interface-filter copying. |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T07:58:59.916Z
Reserved: 2015-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2015-7830
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Status : Modified
Published: 2015-11-15T03:59:01.970
Modified: 2026-05-06T22:30:45.220
Link: CVE-2015-7830
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Debian DSA
EUVD