CVE-2013-2481
First published: Thu Mar 07 2013(Updated: )
Integer signedness error in the dissect_mount_dirpath_call 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 nfs_file_name_snooping is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a negative length value.
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 | |
| Debian | =6.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =11.4 | |
| SUSE Linux | =12.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =12.2 | |
| SUSE Linux | =12.3 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.0 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.1 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.2 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.3 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.4 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.5 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.6 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.7 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.8 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.9 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.10 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.11 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.12 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.13 |
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Reference Links
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk/epan/dissectors/packet-mount.c?r1=47672&r2=47671&pathrev=47672
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=47672
- 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.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2644
- http://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.6.14.html
- http://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.8.6.html
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2013-16.html
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=8335
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16420
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.
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