CVE-2015-8740

Name: CVE-2015-8740
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-01-04T05:59:30.893+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8740 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The dissect_tds7_colmetadata_token function in epan/dissectors/packet-tds.c in the TDS dissector in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.1 does not validate the number of columns, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer overflow and application crash) via a crafted packet.. EPSS estimates a 7.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The dissect_tds7_colmetadata_token function in epan/dissectors/packet-tds.c in the TDS dissector in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.1 does not validate the number of columns, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer overflow and application crash) via a crafted packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.14%

93.5th 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-2015-8740?

How severe is CVE-2015-8740?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8740 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8740?

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Source: NVD / NIST