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Oracle Linux: CVE-2015-3182: ELSA-2015-2393: wireshark security, bug fix, and enhancement update (MODERATE)

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Oracle Linux: CVE-2015-3182: ELSA-2015-2393: wireshark security, bug fix, and enhancement update (MODERATE)

Severity
5
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C)
Published
01/04/2016
Created
10/24/2024
Added
10/16/2024
Modified
12/06/2024

Description

epan/dissectors/packet-dec-dnart.c in the DECnet NSP/RT dissector in Wireshark 1.10.12 through 1.10.14 mishandles a certain strdup return value, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.

Solution(s)

  • oracle-linux-upgrade-wireshark
  • oracle-linux-upgrade-wireshark-devel
  • oracle-linux-upgrade-wireshark-gnome

References

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