CVE-2013-3559: Integer Overflow

Published May 25, 2013
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Updated

epan/dissectors/packet-dcp-etsi.c in the DCP ETSI dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.7 uses incorrect integer data types, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (integer overflow, and heap memory corruption or NULL pointer dereference, and application crash) via a malformed packet.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
openSUSE openSUSE=11.4
openSUSE openSUSE=12.2
openSUSE 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
Wireshark Wireshark=1.8.6

Event History

May 25, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-3559?

CVE-2013-3559 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-3559?

To fix CVE-2013-3559, upgrade Wireshark to version 1.8.7 or later, or apply the appropriate patches provided by your distribution.

3

Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2013-3559?

CVE-2013-3559 affects Wireshark versions 1.8.0 through 1.8.6.

4

Can CVE-2013-3559 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2013-3559 can be exploited remotely through a crafted DCP ETSI packet.

5

What is the risk of not addressing CVE-2013-3559?

Not addressing CVE-2013-3559 can lead to application crashes and potentially expose systems to denial of service attacks.

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