CVE-2015-8736

Name: CVE-2015-8736
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-01-04T05:59:26.817+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8736 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 4.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.62%

90.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.0.0

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8736?

How severe is CVE-2015-8736?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8736 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8736?

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Source: NVD / NIST