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DEBIAN-CVE-2015-8712
DEBIAN-CVE-2015-8712
PUBLISHED
CVSS 5.5 MEDIUM
Record from OSV · Published January 4, 2016
The dissect_hsdsch_channel_info function in epan/dissectors/packet-umts_fp.c in the UMTS FP dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.9 does not validate the number of PDUs, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| wireshark | Debian:12 | 2.0.1+g59ea380-1 |
| wireshark | Debian:14 | 2.0.1+g59ea380-1 |
| wireshark | Debian:13 | 2.0.1+g59ea380-1 |
Risk scores
CVSS 3.0
5.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian:12 | wireshark | 0 |
| Debian:14 | wireshark | 0 |
| Debian:13 | wireshark | 0 |
Timeline
- Jan 4, 2016 CVE Published
- Sep 9, 2026 CVE Updated
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