CVE-2013-6338: Input Validation
Published Nov 4, 2013
·Updated
The dissectsipcommon function in epan/dissectors/packet-sip.c in the SIP dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.11 and 1.10.x before 1.10.3 does not properly initialize a data structure, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
Affected Software
14 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=1.8.10
Wireshark Wireshark=1.10.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.10.1
Wireshark Wireshark=1.10.2
Remediation
Event History
Nov 4, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:55 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-6338?
CVE-2013-6338 has a severity rating that indicates a denial of service vulnerability in Wireshark.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-6338?
To fix CVE-2013-6338, upgrade Wireshark to version 1.8.11 or 1.10.3 or later.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2013-6338?
CVE-2013-6338 affects Wireshark versions 1.8.0 to 1.8.10 and 1.10.0 to 1.10.2.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2013-6338 enable?
CVE-2013-6338 enables remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted packets.
5
What component of Wireshark is impacted by CVE-2013-6338?
CVE-2013-6338 impacts the SIP dissector component within Wireshark.