CVE-2013-4078: Input Validation
First published: Sun Jun 09 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.
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 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.8.6 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.8.7 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =7.0 | |
| openSUSE | =11.4 | |
| openSUSE | =12.2 | |
| openSUSE | =12.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=45566
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=46158
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00194.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00196.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/53762
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54425
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2709
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-201308-05.xml
- http://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.8.8.html
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2013-36.html
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=7862
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=8729
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16936
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4078?
To fix CVE-2013-4078, upgrade Wireshark to version 1.8.8 or later.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2013-4078?
CVE-2013-4078 affects Wireshark versions 1.8.0 to 1.8.7 inclusive.
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.
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.
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