CVE-2013-1577: Input Validation

Published Feb 3, 2013
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Updated

The dissectsippchargingfuncaddresses function in epan/dissectors/packet-sip.c in the SIP dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.13 and 1.8.x before 1.8.5 does not properly handle offset data associated with a quoted string, 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-1577?

CVE-2013-1577 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-1577?

To fix CVE-2013-1577, upgrade to Wireshark version 1.6.13 or 1.8.5 or later.

3

What affected versions of Wireshark should I be aware of for CVE-2013-1577?

Versions 1.6.0 to 1.6.12 and 1.8.0 to 1.8.4 of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2013-1577.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2013-1577?

CVE-2013-1577 can be exploited by remote attackers to trigger an infinite loop, causing a denial of service.

5

Which function in Wireshark is related to CVE-2013-1577?

The dissect_sip_p_charging_func_addresses function is the specific area of concern for CVE-2013-1577.

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