CVE-2013-2477: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Mar 07 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | =1.8.0 | |
| Wireshark | =1.8.1 | |
| Wireshark | =1.8.2 | |
| Wireshark | =1.8.3 | |
| Wireshark | =1.8.4 | |
| Wireshark | =1.8.5 | |
| SUSE Linux | =11.4 | |
| SUSE Linux | =12.2 | |
| SUSE Linux | =12.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=47888
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-03/msg00065.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-03/msg00077.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/52471
- http://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.8.6.html
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2013-12.html
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=8383
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16589
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2477?
To fix CVE-2013-2477, update Wireshark to version 1.8.6 or later.
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2013-2477?
CVE-2013-2477 affects Wireshark versions 1.8.0 through 1.8.5.
Can CVE-2013-2477 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-2477 can be exploited remotely by sending a malformed packet to the target application.
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.
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