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.
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published: 2015-08-24T23:00:00
Updated: 2024-08-06T07:15:13.294Z
Reserved: 2015-08-14T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2015-6242

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Status : Deferred
Published: 2015-08-24T23:59:01.960
Modified: 2025-04-12T10:46:40.837
Link: CVE-2015-6242
