CVE-2013-5720: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 13, 2013
·Updated
Buffer overflow in the RTPS 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 (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
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-2013-5720?
CVE-2013-5720 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to cause application crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-5720?
To fix CVE-2013-5720, upgrade Wireshark to version 1.8.10 or 1.10.2 or later.
3
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2013-5720?
CVE-2013-5720 affects Wireshark versions 1.8.x before 1.8.10 and 1.10.x before 1.10.2.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2013-5720 enable?
CVE-2013-5720 enables remote attackers to perform a denial of service attack by crashing the application.
5
Is CVE-2013-5720 a known vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2013-5720 is a known vulnerability documented in various security advisories.