CVE-2013-1573: Input Validation
First published: Sun Feb 03 2013(Updated: )
The csnStreamDissector function in epan/dissectors/packet-csn1.c in the CSN.1 dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.13 and 1.8.x before 1.8.5 does not properly handle a large number of padding bits, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a malformed packet.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.6.0 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.6.1 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.6.2 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.6.3 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.6.4 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.6.5 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.6.6 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.6.7 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.6.8 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.6.9 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.6.10 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.6.11 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.6.12 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.8.0 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.8.1 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.8.2 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.8.3 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.8.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk/epan/dissectors/packet-csn1.c?r1=46335&r2=46334&pathrev=46335
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=46335
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-02/msg00028.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-02/msg00037.html
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2013-01.html
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=8037
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16016
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1573?
CVE-2013-1573 has a high severity level due to its potential to cause a denial of service through an infinite loop.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1573?
To fix CVE-2013-1573, upgrade Wireshark to version 1.6.13 or later, or 1.8.5 or later.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2013-1573?
CVE-2013-1573 affects Wireshark versions 1.6.0 through 1.6.12 and 1.8.0 through 1.8.4.
What component in Wireshark does CVE-2013-1573 affect?
CVE-2013-1573 affects the csnStreamDissector function in the CSN.1 dissector of Wireshark.
Can CVE-2013-1573 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-1573 can be exploited remotely by sending a malformed packet that triggers the vulnerability.
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/wireshark
- canonical/wireshark wireshark
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.6.0
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.6.1
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.6.2
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.6.3
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.6.4
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.6.5
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.6.6
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.6.7
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.6.8
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.6.9
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.6.10
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.6.11
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.6.12
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.8.0
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.8.1
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.8.2
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.8.3
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.8.4