CVE-2013-1586: Low severity Wireshark Wireshark vulnerability
The fragmentsettotlen function in epan/reassemble.c in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.13 and 1.8.x before 1.8.5 does not properly determine the length of a reassembled packet for the DTLS dissector, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1586?
CVE-2013-1586 has a high severity rating due to its potential for causing a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1586?
To fix CVE-2013-1586, update Wireshark to version 1.6.13 or later, or 1.8.5 or later.
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2013-1586?
Wireshark versions 1.6.0 to 1.6.12 and 1.8.0 to 1.8.4 are affected by CVE-2013-1586.
What type of attack does CVE-2013-1586 facilitate?
CVE-2013-1586 facilitates a denial of service attack through the processing of a malformed packet.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-1586 if I cannot update immediately?
No official workaround exists for CVE-2013-1586; updating Wireshark is the recommended solution.