CVE-2015-8735

MEDIUM

Wireshark - Improper Input Validation

Title source: rule

Description

The get_value function in epan/dissectors/packet-btatt.c in the Bluetooth Attribute (aka BT ATT) dissector in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.1 uses an incorrect integer data type, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid write operation and application crash) via a crafted packet.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Google Security Research · textdosmultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38998

References (6)

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5
EPSS 0.0060
EPSS Percentile 69.1%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Classification

CWE
CWE-20
Status draft

Affected Products (1)

wireshark/wireshark

Timeline

Published Jan 04, 2016
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026