CVE-2013-4925: Medium severity wireshark vulnerability
Published Jul 29, 2013
·Updated
Integer signedness error in epan/dissectors/packet-dcom-sysact.c in the DCOM ISystemActivator dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon exit) via a crafted packet.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Wireshark Wireshark=1.10.0
Remediation
Event History
Jul 29, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-4925?
CVE-2013-4925 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-4925?
To fix CVE-2013-4925, upgrade Wireshark to version 1.10.1 or later.
3
What is the impact of CVE-2013-4925?
The impact of CVE-2013-4925 includes remote denial of service resulting in assertion failure and application exit.
4
Which version of Wireshark is affected by CVE-2013-4925?
Wireshark version 1.10.0 is affected by CVE-2013-4925.
5
Can CVE-2013-4925 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-4925 can be exploited remotely through the use of crafted packets.