CVE-2013-1582: Low severity Wireshark Wireshark vulnerability
The dissectclnp function in epan/dissectors/packet-clnp.c in the CLNP dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.13 and 1.8.x before 1.8.5 does not properly manage an offset variable, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop or application crash) via a malformed packet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1582?
The severity of CVE-2013-1582 is considered high as it can lead to a denial of service through an infinite loop or application crash.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1582?
To fix CVE-2013-1582, update to Wireshark version 1.6.13 or 1.8.5 or later.
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2013-1582?
CVE-2013-1582 affects Wireshark versions 1.6.0 to 1.6.12 and 1.8.0 to 1.8.4.
What type of attack does CVE-2013-1582 enable?
CVE-2013-1582 enables remote attackers to cause denial of service by sending a malformed packet.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-1582?
Currently, the best workaround for CVE-2013-1582 is to upgrade to a patched version of Wireshark.