CVE-2013-3560: Medium severity debian linux vulnerability
The dissectdsmccundownload function in epan/dissectors/packet-mpeg-dsmcc.c in the MPEG DSM-CC dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.7 uses an incorrect format string, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-3560?
CVE-2013-3560 has a severity rating that indicates it causes a denial of service due to application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3560?
To fix CVE-2013-3560, you should upgrade Wireshark to the latest version, specifically to 1.8.7 or newer.
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2013-3560?
Wireshark versions 1.8.0 to 1.8.6 are affected by CVE-2013-3560.
Which operating systems are impacted by CVE-2013-3560?
CVE-2013-3560 impacts Debian 7.0 and various versions of openSUSE including 11.4, 12.2, and 12.3.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-3560?
CVE-2013-3560 is a denial of service vulnerability that can be exploited by sending malformed packets to the Wireshark application.