CVE-2014-2282: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 11, 2014
·Updated
The dissectprotocoldataparameter function in epan/dissectors/packet-m3ua.c in the M3UA dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.6 does not properly allocate memory, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted SS7 MTP3 packet.
Affected Software
6 affected components
Wireshark Wireshark=1.10.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.10.1
Wireshark Wireshark=1.10.2
Wireshark Wireshark=1.10.3
Wireshark Wireshark=1.10.4
Wireshark Wireshark=1.10.5
Remediation
Event History
Mar 11, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:01 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2014-2282?
CVE-2014-2282 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-2282?
To fix CVE-2014-2282, upgrade to Wireshark version 1.10.6 or later.
3
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2014-2282?
CVE-2014-2282 affects Wireshark versions 1.10.0 to 1.10.5.
4
What kind of attack does CVE-2014-2282 facilitate?
CVE-2014-2282 allows remote attackers to crash the application through crafted SS7 MTP3 packets.
5
What does CVE-2014-2282 affect in Wireshark?
CVE-2014-2282 affects the dissect_protocol_data_parameter function in the M3UA dissector of Wireshark.