CVE-2015-7830
Medium
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.
SeverityMedium
CVSS4.3
Exploit probability—
Product
Wireshark
PublishedNov 15, 2015
First seenNov 15, 2015
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| wireshark wireshark | 1.12.0, 1.12.1, 1.12.2, 1.12.3, 1.12.4, 1.12.5, 1.12.6, 1.12.7 | — |
| oracle solaris | 11.3 | — |
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