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CVE-2015-8736

MediumPublished

The mp2t_find_next_pcr function in wiretap/mp2t.c in the MP2T file parser in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.1 does not reserve memory for a trailer, which...

Published: Jan 4, 2016
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Dec 16, 2015

Primary CVSS

5.5/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 3.0

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS probability estimate

6.3%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 93.4%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

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Summary

The mp2t_find_next_pcr function in wiretap/mp2t.c in the MP2T file parser in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.1 does not reserve memory for a trailer, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer overflow and application crash) via a crafted file.

Sources

Wireshark - file_read 'wtap_read_bytes_or_eof/mp2t_find_next_pcr' Stack Buffer OverflowExploit
Google Security Research · multiple · Dec 16, 2015

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