CVE-2013-2488: Input Validation
First published: Thu Mar 07 2013(Updated: )
The DTLS dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.14 and 1.8.x before 1.8.6 does not validate the fragment offset before invoking the reassembly state machine, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a large offset value that triggers write access to an invalid memory location.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =7.0 | |
| openSUSE | =11.4 | |
| openSUSE | =12.1 | |
| openSUSE | =12.2 | |
| openSUSE | =12.3 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.6.0 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.6.1 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.6.2 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.6.3 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.6.4 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.6.5 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.6.6 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.6.7 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.6.8 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.6.9 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.6.10 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.6.11 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.6.12 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.6.13 |
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Reference Links
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=48011
- 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-2013-22.html
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=8380
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16672
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-2488?
CVE-2013-2488 has a severity rating that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, leading to application crash.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2488?
To fix CVE-2013-2488, update Wireshark to version 1.6.14 or 1.8.6 or higher.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2013-2488?
CVE-2013-2488 affects Wireshark versions 1.6.x before 1.6.14 and 1.8.x before 1.8.6.
What impact does CVE-2013-2488 have on affected systems?
CVE-2013-2488 can lead to denial of service by crashing the application when processing specially crafted packets.
Can CVE-2013-2488 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-2488 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to send malicious packets to crash the application.
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