CVE-2015-8725 | Wireshark up to 1.12.8/2.0.0 DIAMETER Dissector packet-diameter.c dissect_diameter_base_framed_ipv6_prefix input validation (EDB-38995 / Nessus ID 87824)
A vulnerability was found in Wireshark up to 1.12.8/2.0.0 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function dissect_diameter_base_framed_ipv6_prefix of the file epan/dissectors/packet-diameter.c of the component DIAMETER Dissector. The manipulation leads to improper input validation.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2015-8725. The attack may be initiated remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.