CVE-2013-2479: Low severity Wireshark Wireshark vulnerability
Published Mar 7, 2013
·Updated
The dissectmplsechotlvddmap function in epan/dissectors/packet-mpls-echo.c in the MPLS Echo dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via invalid Sub-tlv data.
Affected Software
10 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=12.1
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-2013-2479?
The severity of CVE-2013-2479 is considered high due to the potential for remote denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-2479?
To fix CVE-2013-2479, update Wireshark to version 1.8.6 or later.
3
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2013-2479?
CVE-2013-2479 affects Wireshark versions 1.8.0 through 1.8.5.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-2479?
CVE-2013-2479 is a denial of service vulnerability caused by an infinite loop.
5
Can CVE-2013-2479 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-2479 can be exploited remotely by sending malicious Sub-tlv data.