CVE-2013-6340: Input Validation
Published Nov 4, 2013
·Updated
epan/dissectors/packet-tcp.c in the TCP dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.11 and 1.10.x before 1.10.3 does not properly determine the amount of remaining data, 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
Patch Available
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-2013-6340?
CVE-2013-6340 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential to cause a denial of service condition.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-6340?
To fix CVE-2013-6340, update Wireshark to version 1.8.11 or 1.10.3 or later.
3
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2013-6340?
CVE-2013-6340 affects Wireshark versions 1.8.0 to 1.8.10 and 1.10.0 to 1.10.2.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2013-6340 on users?
CVE-2013-6340 allows remote attackers to crash the application, disrupting analysis and monitoring tasks.
5
Can CVE-2013-6340 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-6340 can be exploited remotely via a specially crafted packet.