medium5.5Public exploit code
CVE-2015-8736
The mp2t_find_next_pcr function in wiretap/mp2t.c in the MP2T file parser in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.1 does not reserve memory for a trailer, which allows r…
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Wireshark - file_read 'wtap_read_bytes_or_eof/mp2t_find_next_pcr' Stack Buffer Overflow2015-12-16 · dos · multiple · Verified
Impact
The mp2t_find_next_pcr function in wiretap/mp2t.c in the MP2T file parser in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.1 does not reserve memory for a trailer, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer overflow and application crash) via a crafted file.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | Version 2.0.0 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79382
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034551
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2015-54.html
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11820
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=baa3eab78b422616a92ee38551c1b1510dca4ccb
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201604-05
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79382
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034551
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2015-54.html
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11820
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=baa3eab78b422616a92ee38551c1b1510dca4ccb
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201604-05