CVEs-PoC/2015/CVE-2015-6242.md

CVE-2015-6242

Description

The wmem_block_split_free_chunk function in epan/wmem/wmem_allocator_block.c in the wmem block allocator in the memory manager in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.7 does not properly consider a certain case of multiple realloc operations that restore a memory chunk to its original size, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect free operation and application crash) via a crafted packet.

POC

Reference

• http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinoct2015-2511968.html
• http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinoct2015-2511968.html

Github

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