CVE-2015-7830

wireshark: Pcapng file parser crash

Published Nov 15, 2015 CVSS 2.0 · 4.3 Medium EPSS 3.5% KEV · Not listed
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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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3505-1 wireshark security update
EUVD 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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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 7:58 AM
Reserved
Oct 14, 2015, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 15, 2015, 3:59 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:33 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Oct 14, 2015, 12:00 AM