CVE-2013-5719: Medium severity wireshark vulnerability

Published Sep 13, 2013
·
Updated

epan/dissectors/packet-assar3.c in the ASSA R3 dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.10 and 1.10.x before 1.10.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted packet.

Affected Software

14 affected components
Wireshark Wireshark=1.8.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.8.0
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=1.8.9
Wireshark Wireshark=1.10.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.10.1

Event History

Sep 13, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-5719?

CVE-2013-5719 has a medium severity level, as it can lead to a denial of service due to an infinite loop.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-5719?

To fix CVE-2013-5719, upgrade Wireshark to version 1.8.10 or 1.10.2 or later.

3

Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2013-5719?

Wireshark versions 1.8.x before 1.8.10 and 1.10.x before 1.10.2 are affected by CVE-2013-5719.

4

What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2013-5719?

CVE-2013-5719 can be exploited by sending a crafted packet that triggers an infinite loop, causing the application to crash.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2013-5719?

Yes, patches are included in the updated versions of Wireshark, specifically from 1.8.10 and 1.10.2 onwards.

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