CVE-2015-3810: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2015-3810: epan/dissectors/packet-websocket.c in the WebSocket dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.5 uses a recu...

epan/dissectors/packet-websocket.c in the WebSocket dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.5 uses a recursive algorithm, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a crafted packet.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 05:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2015-3810 is a denial-of-service flaw in Wireshark’s WebSocket packet parser. A crafted packet could make vulnerable Wireshark 1.12.x versions before 1.12.5 consume excessive CPU, disrupting packet analysis rather than compromising data directly. Exposure is most likely on analyst workstations, packet capture systems, or security appliances running Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.5 and processing WebSocket traffic or captures from untrusted networks. Treat this as a targeted operational availability risk for teams relying on packet analysis. Prioritize remediation where Wireshark processes untrusted captures or live traffic, but do not treat it as evidence of system compromise without additional indicators. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Wireshark 1.12.x installations to 1.12.5 or a supported newer package.; Apply relevant Debian, Gentoo, or Oracle Linux security updates where Wireshark is distribution-managed.; Avoid opening untrusted packet captures with vulnerable Wireshark versions until remediated..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 22:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 26, 2015, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=10989CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
GLSA-201510-03CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=4ee6bcbd2e03a25f1e6b0239558d9edeaf8040c0CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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