CVE-2013-4078: Input Validation
Published Jun 9, 2013
·Updated
epan/dissectors/packet-rdp.c in the RDP dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.8 does not validate return values during checks for data availability, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
Affected Software
12 affected components
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
Wireshark Wireshark=1.8.7
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
openSUSE openSUSE=11.4
openSUSE openSUSE=12.2
openSUSE openSUSE=12.3
Event History
Jun 9, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-4078?
CVE-2013-4078 is considered to have a high severity as it can lead to a denial of service through application crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-4078?
To fix CVE-2013-4078, upgrade Wireshark to version 1.8.8 or later.
3
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2013-4078?
CVE-2013-4078 affects Wireshark versions 1.8.0 to 1.8.7 inclusive.
4
Can CVE-2013-4078 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-4078 can be exploited remotely via crafted packets sent to a vulnerable version of Wireshark.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-4078?
CVE-2013-4078 is a denial of service vulnerability related to improper validation during data availability checks in the RDP dissector.