CVE-2013-2486
First published: Thu Mar 07 2013(Updated: )
The dissect_diagnosticrequest function in epan/dissectors/packet-reload.c in the REsource LOcation And Discovery (aka RELOAD) dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.6 uses an incorrect integer data type, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via crafted integer values in a packet.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Debian GNU/Linux | =7.0 | |
| openSUSE | =11.4 | |
| openSUSE | =12.1 | |
| openSUSE | =12.2 | |
| openSUSE | =12.3 | |
| 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 |
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Reference Links
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk/epan/dissectors/packet-reload.c?r1=47805&r2=47804&pathrev=47805
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=47805
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-03/msg00065.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-03/msg00077.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00048.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00083.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/52471
- http://secunia.com/advisories/53425
- http://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.8.6.html
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2013-21.html
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=8364
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16109
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-2486?
CVE-2013-2486 has a severity rating that allows attackers to cause a denial of service via an infinite loop.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2486?
To fix CVE-2013-2486, you should upgrade Wireshark to version 1.8.6 or later.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2013-2486?
Wireshark versions 1.8.0 through 1.8.5 are affected by CVE-2013-2486.
Can CVE-2013-2486 affect me if I use Debian or openSUSE?
Yes, CVE-2013-2486 can affect Debian 7.0 and various versions of openSUSE including 11.4 and 12.x.
Is CVE-2013-2486 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2013-2486 is a remote vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit it over the network.
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