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CVE-2015-8719

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.5 EPSS 1.52%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2016-01-04 · Last synced 2026-08-04

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CVE
CVE-2015-8719
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.5
EPSS
1.52%

Original NVD Description

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.