CVE-2013-1590: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 3, 2013
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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.

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-2013-1590?

CVE-2013-1590 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service due to an application crash.

2

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.

3

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.

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.

5

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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