CVE-2013-4082: Buffer Overflow
Published Jun 9, 2013
·Updated
The vwrread function in wiretap/vwr.c in the Ixia IxVeriWave file parser in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.8 does not validate the relationship between a record length and a trailer length, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and 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
Remediation
Patch Available
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-2013-4082?
CVE-2013-4082 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-4082?
To fix CVE-2013-4082, you should upgrade Wireshark to version 1.8.8 or later.
3
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2013-4082?
CVE-2013-4082 affects Wireshark versions 1.8.0 through 1.8.7.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-4082?
CVE-2013-4082 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2013-4082 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-4082 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to crash the application.