CVE-2013-1588: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 3, 2013
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Updated

Multiple buffer overflows in the dissectpftfecdetailed function in the DCP-ETSI dissector in epan/dissectors/packet-dcp-etsi.c in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.13 and 1.8.x before 1.8.5 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) 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-2013-1588?

CVE-2013-1588 has a severity rating that allows for denial of service through application crash due to buffer overflows.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-1588?

To fix CVE-2013-1588, update Wireshark to version 1.6.13 or 1.8.5 or later.

3

What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2013-1588?

CVE-2013-1588 affects Wireshark versions 1.6.0 to 1.6.12 and 1.8.0 to 1.8.4.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-1588?

CVE-2013-1588 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2013-1588 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2013-1588 can be exploited remotely by sending a malformed packet.

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