CVE-2013-1575: Input Validation
Published Feb 3, 2013
·Updated
The dissectr3cmdalarmconfigure function in epan/dissectors/packet-assar3.c in the R3 dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.13 and 1.8.x before 1.8.5 does not properly handle a certain alarm length, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a malformed packet.
Affected Software
18 affected components
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
Event History
Feb 3, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1575?
The severity of CVE-2013-1575 is classified as high due to the potential for denial of service attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-1575?
To fix CVE-2013-1575, upgrade to Wireshark version 1.6.13 or 1.8.5 or later.
3
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2013-1575?
CVE-2013-1575 affects Wireshark versions 1.6.x before 1.6.13 and 1.8.x before 1.8.5.
4
What does CVE-2013-1575 exploit in Wireshark?
CVE-2013-1575 exploits improper handling of a certain alarm length in the R3 dissector.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-1575?
CVE-2013-1575 is a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to an infinite loop.