CVE-2013-1579: Low severity Wireshark Wireshark vulnerability
The rtpsutiladdbitmap function in epan/dissectors/packet-rtps.c in the RTPS dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.13 and 1.8.x before 1.8.5 does not properly implement certain nested loops for processing bitmap data, 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-2013-1579?
CVE-2013-1579 has a severity rating that typically indicates it can lead to a denial of service condition.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1579?
To fix CVE-2013-1579, upgrade Wireshark to version 1.6.13 or later in the 1.6.x series, or to 1.8.5 or later in the 1.8.x series.
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2013-1579?
CVE-2013-1579 affects Wireshark versions 1.6.0 to 1.6.12 and 1.8.0 to 1.8.4.
What type of attack does CVE-2013-1579 facilitate?
CVE-2013-1579 facilitates a denial of service attack, potentially causing the application to enter an infinite loop.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-1579?
There is no documented workaround for CVE-2013-1579 other than upgrading Wireshark to a fixed version.