CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-6338: Input Validation

First published: Mon Nov 04 2013(Updated: )

The dissect_sip_common 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-6338?

    CVE-2013-6338 has a severity rating that indicates a denial of service vulnerability in Wireshark.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2013-6338 enable?

    CVE-2013-6338 enables remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted packets.

  • What component of Wireshark is impacted by CVE-2013-6338?

    CVE-2013-6338 impacts the SIP dissector component within Wireshark.

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