CVE-2013-4934: Buffer Overflow
Published Jul 29, 2013
·Updated
The netmonopen function in wiretap/netmon.c in the Netmon file parser in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.9 and 1.10.x before 1.10.1 does not initialize certain structure members, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet-trace file.
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
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-2013-4934?
CVE-2013-4934 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service through application crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-4934?
To fix CVE-2013-4934, upgrade to Wireshark versions 1.8.9 or 1.10.1 or later.
3
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2013-4934?
CVE-2013-4934 affects Wireshark versions 1.8.0 to 1.8.8 and versions 1.10.0 and below.
4
Can CVE-2013-4934 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-4934 can be exploited remotely via a crafted packet-trace file.
5
What type of attack does CVE-2013-4934 facilitate?
CVE-2013-4934 facilitates denial of service attacks by causing Wireshark to crash.