CVE-2015-8736

Description

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.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.92% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory gentoo.org Vendor Advisory wireshark.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79382 vdb entry
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11820
http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2015-54.html vendor advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201604-05 vendor advisory
https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=baa3eab78b422616a92ee38551c1b1510dca4ccb
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034551 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-8736?
CVE-2015-8736 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-8736?
To fix CVE-2015-8736, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-8736 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-8736 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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