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CVE-2015-8719

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.

Published

2016-01-04T05:59:09.920

Last Modified

2025-04-12T10:46:40.837

Status

Deferred

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.0: 5.5 (MEDIUM)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

  • Access Vector: NETWORK
  • Access Complexity: MEDIUM
  • Authentication: NONE
  • Confidentiality Impact: NONE
  • Integrity Impact: NONE
  • Availability Impact: PARTIAL
Exploitability Score

8.6

Impact Score

2.9

Weaknesses
  • Type: Primary
    CWE-20
Affected Vendors & Products
Type Vendor Product Version/Range Vulnerable?
Application wireshark wireshark 1.12.0 Yes
Application wireshark wireshark 1.12.1 Yes
Application wireshark wireshark 1.12.2 Yes
Application wireshark wireshark 1.12.3 Yes
Application wireshark wireshark 1.12.4 Yes
Application wireshark wireshark 1.12.5 Yes
Application wireshark wireshark 1.12.6 Yes
Application wireshark wireshark 1.12.7 Yes
Application wireshark wireshark 1.12.8 Yes
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