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CVE-2015-8734
MEDIUM · CVSS 5.5
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2016-01-04T05:59:24.783 · Last modified 2026-06-17T00:35:08.073

Summary

The dissect_nwp function in epan/dissectors/packet-nwp.c in the NWP dissector in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.1 mishandles the packet type, 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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