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CVE-2015-8719

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

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Summary

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.

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Affected versions

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References 8

wireshark.org

debian.org

code.wireshark.org

bugs.wireshark.org

securityfocus.com

security.gentoo.org

oracle.com

securitytracker.com