CVE-2015-8740
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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
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.0.0 |
References
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2015-58.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2015-58.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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