Description
The init_t38_info_conv function in epan/dissectors/packet-t38.c in the T.38 dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.9 does not ensure that a conversation exists, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
Published: 2016-01-04
Score: 5.5 Medium
EPSS: 1.5% Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3505-1 wireshark security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2015-8593 The init_t38_info_conv function in epan/dissectors/packet-t38.c in the T.38 dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.9 does not ensure that a conversation exists, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2024-08-06T08:29:21.196Z

Reserved: 2016-01-03T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2015-8716

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2016-01-04T05:59:06.483

Modified: 2026-06-17T00:35:05.540

Link: CVE-2015-8716

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Moderate

Publid Date: 2015-12-29T00:00:00Z

Links: CVE-2015-8716 - Bugzilla

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