CVE-2011-1590
First published: Fri Apr 29 2011(Updated: )
The X.509if dissector in Wireshark 1.2.x before 1.2.16 and 1.4.x before 1.4.5 does not properly initialize certain global variables, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted .pcap file.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.4.2 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.7 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.4.0 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.11 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.10 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.6 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.8 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.0 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.15 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.14 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.3 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.12 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.4.4 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.13 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.5 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.1 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.4 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.4.3 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.9 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.2 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.4.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2011-05.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/18/8
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2011-06.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/1022
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44172
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=5754
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/18/2
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025388
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=5793
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?revision=36608&view=revision
- http://www.osvdb.org/71846
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-April/058983.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44374
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-April/058900.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-April/058993.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/1106
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45149
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44822
- https://hermes.opensuse.org/messages/8701428
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2274
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:083
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48947
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15050
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1590?
CVE-2011-1590 has a CVSS score indicating a moderate level of severity due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1590?
To fix CVE-2011-1590, upgrade to Wireshark version 1.2.16 or 1.4.5 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2011-1590?
CVE-2011-1590 affects Wireshark versions 1.2.0 to 1.2.15 and 1.4.0 to 1.4.4.
Can CVE-2011-1590 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-1590 can be exploited remotely by sending a crafted .pcap file.
What type of attack does CVE-2011-1590 enable?
CVE-2011-1590 enables a denial of service attack that can result in application crashes.
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