CVE-2013-4927: High severity wireshark vulnerability

Published Jul 29, 2013
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Updated

Integer signedness error in the gettypelength function in epan/dissectors/packet-btsdp.c in the Bluetooth SDP dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.9 and 1.10.x before 1.10.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (loop and CPU consumption) via a crafted packet.

Affected Software

10 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
Wireshark Wireshark=1.8.8
Wireshark Wireshark=1.10.0

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-2013-4927?

CVE-2013-4927 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause loops and excessive CPU consumption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-4927?

To mitigate CVE-2013-4927, you should upgrade to Wireshark version 1.8.9 or later or 1.10.1 or later.

3

Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2013-4927?

CVE-2013-4927 affects Wireshark versions 1.8.0 through 1.8.8 and 1.10.0.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2013-4927 enable?

CVE-2013-4927 enables remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending crafted Bluetooth SDP packets.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2013-4927 on Wireshark users?

The impact of CVE-2013-4927 on Wireshark users includes unresponsive application behavior and increased CPU load.

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