CVE-2015-8733

Name: CVE-2015-8733
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-01-04T05:59:23.863+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8733 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ngsniffer_process_record function in wiretap/ngsniffer.c in the Sniffer file parser in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.9 and 2.0.x before 2.0.1 does not validate the relationships between record lengths and record header lengths, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 4.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ngsniffer_process_record function in wiretap/ngsniffer.c in the Sniffer file parser in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.9 and 2.0.x before 2.0.1 does not validate the relationships between record lengths and record header lengths, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.36%

90.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
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
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.12.5
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.12.6
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.12.7
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.12.8
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.0.0

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 4, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8733?

How severe is CVE-2015-8733?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8733 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8733?

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Source: NVD / NIST