Oval Definition:oval:com.ubuntu.precise:def:20157830000
Revision Date:2015-11-14Version:1
Title:CVE-2015-7830 on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (precise) - low.
Description:The pcapng_read_if_descr_block function in wiretap/pcapng.c in the pcapng parser in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.8 uses too many levels of pointer indirection, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect free and application crash) via a crafted packet that triggers interface-filter copying.
Family:unixClass:vulnerability
Status:Reference(s):CVE-2015-7830
Platform(s):Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
Product(s):
Definition Synopsis
  • Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (precise) is installed.
  • AND While related to the CVE in some way, the 'wireshark' package in precise is not affected.
  • BACK