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CVE-2015-6242

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.3 EPSS 2.81%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2015-08-24 · Last synced 2026-08-04

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CVE
CVE-2015-6242
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.3
EPSS
2.81%

Original NVD Description

The wmem_block_split_free_chunk function in epan/wmem/wmem_allocator_block.c in the wmem block allocator in the memory manager in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.7 does not properly consider a certain case of multiple realloc operations that restore a memory chunk to its original size, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect free operation and application crash) via a crafted packet.