CVE-2013-2477: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 7, 2013
·Updated
The CSN.1 dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.6 does not properly manage function pointers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet.
Affected Software
9 affected components
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
Wireshark Wireshark=1.8.5
openSUSE openSUSE=11.4
openSUSE openSUSE=12.2
openSUSE openSUSE=12.3
Event History
Mar 7, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-2477?
CVE-2013-2477 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause application crashes in affected Wireshark versions.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-2477?
To fix CVE-2013-2477, update Wireshark to version 1.8.6 or later.
3
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2013-2477?
CVE-2013-2477 affects Wireshark versions 1.8.0 through 1.8.5.
4
Can CVE-2013-2477 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-2477 can be exploited remotely by sending a malformed packet to the target application.
5
What is the impact of CVE-2013-2477 on users?
The impact of CVE-2013-2477 on users is an unexpected application crash, leading to potential loss of analysis data.