CVE-2015-3812

Name: CVE-2015-3812
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-05-26T15:59:06.01+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-3812 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple memory leaks in the x11_init_protocol function in epan/dissectors/packet-x11.c in the X11 dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.14 and 1.12.x before 1.12.5 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted packet.. EPSS estimates a 3.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple memory leaks in the x11_init_protocol function in epan/dissectors/packet-x11.c in the X11 dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.14 and 1.12.x before 1.12.5 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.63%

88.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Linux	7
Oracle	Solaris	11.2
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.10.0
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.10.1
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.10.2
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.10.3
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.10.4
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.10.5
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.10.6
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.10.7
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.10.8
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.10.9
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.10.10
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.10.11
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.10.12
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.10.13
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.12.0
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.12.1
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.12.2
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.12.3
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.12.4

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0631.html
http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3277
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2015-2511959.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74637
http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2015-15.htmlVendor Advisory
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11088Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=b8ccc2a6add29823a0ff0492fc50372449007e7b
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201510-03
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0631.html
http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3277
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2015-2511959.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74637
http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2015-15.htmlVendor Advisory
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11088Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=b8ccc2a6add29823a0ff0492fc50372449007e7b
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201510-03

Timeline

Published: May 26, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3812?

How severe is CVE-2015-3812?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-3812 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3812?

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Source: NVD / NIST