CVE-2015-2190

Name: CVE-2015-2190
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-03-08T02:59:04.87+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-2190 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. epan/proto.c in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.4 does not properly handle integer data types greater than 32 bits in size, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit) via a crafted packet that is improperly handled by the LLDP dissector.. EPSS estimates a 3.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

epan/proto.c in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.4 does not properly handle integer data types greater than 32 bits in size, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit) via a crafted packet that is improperly handled by the LLDP dissector.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.52%

87.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-19

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.1
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.2
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.12.0
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.12.1
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.12.2
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.12.3
Oracle	Solaris	11.2

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-03/msg00038.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2015-2511959.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72938
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031858Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2015-09.htmlVendor Advisory
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=10983Issue Tracking
https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=d1865e000ebedf49fc0d9f221a11d6af74360837
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201510-03
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-03/msg00038.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2015-2511959.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72938
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031858Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2015-09.htmlVendor Advisory
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=10983Issue Tracking
https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=d1865e000ebedf49fc0d9f221a11d6af74360837
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201510-03

Timeline

Published: Mar 8, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2190?

How severe is CVE-2015-2190?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-2190 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2190?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST