Improper Input Validation Affecting wireshark package, versions <0:1.10.14-7.el7


Severity

Recommended
0.0
medium
0
10

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.26% (66th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS7-WIRESHARK-2056580
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed11 Aug 2015

Introduced: 11 Aug 2015

CVE-2015-6246  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:7 wireshark to version 0:1.10.14-7.el7 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream wireshark package and not the wireshark package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:7 relevant fixed versions and status.

The dissect_wa_payload function in epan/dissectors/packet-waveagent.c in the WaveAgent dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.7 mishandles large tag values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.

CVSS Scores

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