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CVE-2015-8719

Published: Jan 4, 2016

Modified: Aug 6, 2024

PUBLISHED

Description

The dissect_dns_answer function in epan/dissectors/packet-dns.c in the DNS dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.9 mishandles the EDNS0 Client Subnet option, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.

VendorProductVersions

n/a

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affected
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References

DSA-3505
vendor-advisory
x_refsource_DEBIAN
79816
vdb-entry
x_refsource_BID
GLSA-201604-05
vendor-advisory
x_refsource_GENTOO
1034551
vdb-entry
x_refsource_SECTRACK

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