CVE-2013-5720: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 13, 2013
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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.

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