CVE-2015-8735 describes an integer data type error within the Bluetooth Attribute (BT ATT) dissector's get_value function in Wireshark versions 2.0.x prior to 2.0.1. This flaw allows a remote attacker to trigger a denial of service (application crash due to an invalid write operation) through a specially crafted packet. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3 score of 5.5 (Medium), indicating a local attack vector with low complexity, requiring user interaction, and resulting in high availability impact. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, an exploit (EDB-38998) exists on ExploitDB, demonstrating a proof-of-concept for the crash. There is no evidence of active exploitation, and community discussion or media coverage for this CVE is minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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