CVE-2015-3810

Publication date 26 May 2015

Last updated 24 July 2024

Ubuntu priority

Low

Why this priority?

epan/dissectors/packet-websocket.c in the WebSocket dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.5 uses a recursive algorithm, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a crafted packet.

Read the notes from the security team

Status

Package Ubuntu Release Status
wireshark 15.04 vivid
Fixed 1.12.1+g01b65bf-4+deb8u1build0.15.04.1
14.10 utopic Ignored end of life
14.04 LTS trusty
Not affected
12.04 LTS precise
Not affected

Notes

tyhicks

“Affected versions: 1.12.0 to 1.12.4”

Patch details

For informational purposes only. We recommend not to cherry-pick updates. How can I get the fixes?

Package Patch details
wireshark