CVE-2013-1590: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sun Feb 03 2013(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the NTLMSSP dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.13 and 1.8.x before 1.8.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-02/msg00028.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-02/msg00037.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2625
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2013-09.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16004
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1590?
CVE-2013-1590 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service due to an application crash.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1590?
To fix CVE-2013-1590, upgrade Wireshark to version 1.6.13 or later for the 1.6.x series and to version 1.8.5 or later for the 1.8.x series.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2013-1590?
CVE-2013-1590 affects Wireshark versions 1.6.0 through 1.6.12 and 1.8.0 through 1.8.4.
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2013-1590?
The vulnerability in CVE-2013-1590 is caused by a buffer overflow in the NTLMSSP dissector that allows remote attackers to manipulate malformed packets.
What can happen if I don't address CVE-2013-1590?
If CVE-2013-1590 is not addressed, it may lead to application crashes, disrupting service and potentially exposing security weaknesses.
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