MEDIUM
CVE-2015-2191
CWE-189Published: March 8, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Integer overflow in the dissect_tnef function in epan/dissectors/packet-tnef.c in the TNEF dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.13 and 1.12.x before 1.12.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted length field in a packet.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2015-2191 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
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GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
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PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (24)
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http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0117.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-03/msg00038.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3210Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031858Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2015-10.htmlVendor Advisory
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http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0117.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-03/msg00038.htmlThird Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2015-2191
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-189
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 8, 2015
Related CVEs (CWE-189)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2015-2191 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.