CVE-2013-1580: Input Validation
Published Feb 3, 2013
·Updated
The dissectcmstatustlv function in plugins/docsis/packet-cmstatus.c in the DOCSIS CM-STATUS dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.13 and 1.8.x before 1.8.5 uses an incorrect data type for a position variable, 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-2013-1580?
CVE-2013-1580 has a high severity level as it can lead to a denial of service due to an infinite loop.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-1580?
To fix CVE-2013-1580, update Wireshark to version 1.6.13 or 1.8.5 or later.
3
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2013-1580?
CVE-2013-1580 affects Wireshark versions 1.6.0 through 1.6.12 and 1.8.0 through 1.8.4.
4
Can CVE-2013-1580 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-1580 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted packets.
5
What components of Wireshark are involved in CVE-2013-1580?
CVE-2013-1580 involves the dissect_cmstatus_tlv function in the DOCSIS CM-STATUS dissector.