CVE-2013-1576: Low severity Wireshark Wireshark vulnerability
The dissectsdpmediaattribute function in epan/dissectors/packet-sdp.c in the SDP dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.13 and 1.8.x before 1.8.5 does not properly process crypto-suite parameters, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a malformed packet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1576?
CVE-2013-1576 has a severity rating that indicates it can cause a denial of service due to an infinite loop.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1576?
To fix CVE-2013-1576, upgrade Wireshark to version 1.6.13 or 1.8.5 or later.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2013-1576?
Wireshark versions 1.6.0 to 1.6.12 and 1.8.0 to 1.8.4 are affected by CVE-2013-1576.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2013-1576?
CVE-2013-1576 is associated with a denial of service attack through malformed SDP packets.
Can CVE-2013-1576 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-1576 can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted packet to the affected Wireshark version.