CVE-2015-8742

Name: CVE-2015-8742
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-01-04T05:59:32.927+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8742 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The dissect_CPMSetBindings function in epan/dissectors/packet-mswsp.c in the MS-WSP dissector in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.1 does not validate the column size, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption or application crash) via a crafted packet.. EPSS estimates a 1.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The dissect_CPMSetBindings function in epan/dissectors/packet-mswsp.c in the MS-WSP dissector in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.1 does not validate the column size, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption or application crash) via a crafted packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.41%

69.2th 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-2015-8742?

How severe is CVE-2015-8742?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8742 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8742?

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Source: NVD / NIST