CVE-2015-8717: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2015-8717: The dissect_sdp function in epan/dissectors/packet-sdp.c in the SDP dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1....

The dissect_sdp function in epan/dissectors/packet-sdp.c in the SDP dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.9 does not prevent use of a negative media count, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 08:29 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2015-8717 is a Wireshark crash flaw. A specially crafted packet can make vulnerable Wireshark 1.12.x versions before 1.12.9 crash while parsing SDP traffic, disrupting packet analysis rather than compromising systems directly. Exposure is most likely where Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.9 is installed, including downstream Linux packages referenced by Debian and Gentoo advisories. Risk applies when users or systems analyze untrusted traffic or capture files containing SDP data. Treat this as a targeted availability risk for packet-analysis operations. It is not evidenced as exploited or code-execution capable, but vulnerable analysis workstations should be updated because crafted traffic can interrupt investigations and incident response. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Wireshark 1.12.x installations to 1.12.9 or later.; Apply fixed Debian, Gentoo, Oracle, or other vendor packages where applicable.; Retire unsupported Wireshark 1.12.x deployments from analysis workstations..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 21:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 4, 2016, 02:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=2ddd92b6f8f587325b9e14598658626f3a007c5cCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
GLSA-201604-05CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=9887CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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