CVE-2015-8729 | Wireshark up to 1.12.8/2.0.0 Ascend File Parser wiretap/ascendtext.c ascend_seek input validation (EDB-38995 / Nessus ID 87824)
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Wireshark up to 1.12.8/2.0.0. This affects the function ascend_seek of the file wiretap/ascendtext.c of the component Ascend File Parser. The manipulation leads to improper input validation.
This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2015-8729. Attacking locally is a requirement. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.