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CVE-2015-8719
MEDIUM · CVSS 5.5
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2016-01-04T05:59:09.920 · Last modified 2026-06-17T00:35:05.950

Summary

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.

Affected products

wireshark — wireshark

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References

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