CVE-2015-3813
EPSS 0.35%
Description
The fragment_add_work function in epan/reassemble.c in the packet-reassembly feature in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.5 does not properly determine the defragmentation state in a case of an insufficient snapshot length, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted packet.
How to fix CVE-2015-3813
To remediate CVE-2015-3813, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/wireshark—upgrade to 1.12.5+g5819e5b-1 or later
Is CVE-2015-3813 being exploited?
Low — EPSS is 0.3%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 1.12.5+g5819e5b-1