Description
The dissect_dns_answer function in epan/dissectors/packet-dns.c in the DNS dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.9 mishandles the EDNS0 Client Subnet option, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
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Remediation
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-3505-1 | wireshark security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2015-8596 | The dissect_dns_answer function in epan/dissectors/packet-dns.c in the DNS dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.9 mishandles the EDNS0 Client Subnet option, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet. |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T08:29:21.219Z
Reserved: 2016-01-03T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2015-8719
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Status : Modified
Published: 2016-01-04T05:59:09.920
Modified: 2026-05-06T22:30:45.220
Link: CVE-2015-8719
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DSA
EUVD