medium5.5Public exploit code
CVE-2015-8739
The ipmi_fmt_udpport function in epan/dissectors/packet-ipmi.c in the IPMI dissector in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.1 improperly attempts to access a packet sco…
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Wireshark - wmem_alloc Assertion Failure2015-12-16 · dos · multiple · Verified
Impact
The ipmi_fmt_udpport function in epan/dissectors/packet-ipmi.c in the IPMI dissector in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.1 improperly attempts to access a packet scope, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit) via a crafted packet.
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-2015-57.html
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11831
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=96bf82ced0b58c7a4c2a6c300efeebe4f05c0ff4
- 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-2015-57.html
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11831
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=96bf82ced0b58c7a4c2a6c300efeebe4f05c0ff4
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201604-05