CVE-2013-2481: Low severity Wireshark Wireshark vulnerability
Integer signedness error in the dissectmountdirpathcall function in epan/dissectors/packet-mount.c in the Mount dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.14 and 1.8.x before 1.8.6, when nfsfilenamesnooping is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a negative length value.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-2481?
The severity of CVE-2013-2481 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, allowing attackers to crash the application.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2481?
To fix CVE-2013-2481, upgrade Wireshark to version 1.6.14 or later for the 1.6.x series or to version 1.8.6 or later for the 1.8.x series.
What versions are affected by CVE-2013-2481?
CVE-2013-2481 affects Wireshark versions 1.6.x before 1.6.14 and 1.8.x before 1.8.6.
What systems are impacted by CVE-2013-2481?
CVE-2013-2481 impacts users of Wireshark on various operating systems, including Debian and openSUSE.
Can CVE-2013-2481 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-2481 can be exploited remotely, potentially leading to a crash of the Wireshark application.