Unscored severity · published Nov 15, 2015
CVE-2015-7830
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…
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CVSS
3.5%
EPSS
No
On KEV
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.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)3.5% · higher than 89% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
SO
Solaris · Oracle
11.3 · source: NVD
WI
Wireshark · Wireshark
1.12.0; 1.12.1; 1.12.2; 1.12.3; 1.12.4; 1.12.5; +2 more · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-7830
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2015-7830
lists.opensuse.org
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-10/msg00053.html
www.debian.org
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3505
Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinoct2015-2511968.html
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77101
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/78723
www.securitytracker.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033953
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