CVE-2014-2282: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Mar 11 2014(Updated: )
The dissect_protocol_data_parameter 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Reference Links
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk/epan/dissectors/packet-m3ua.c?r1=51608&r2=51607&pathrev=51608
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=51608
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-03/msg00046.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57480
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029907
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2014-02.html
- https://blogs.oracle.com/sunsecurity/entry/multiple_vulnerabilities_in_wireshark10
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=9699
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2282?
To fix CVE-2014-2282, upgrade to Wireshark version 1.10.6 or later.
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2014-2282?
CVE-2014-2282 affects Wireshark versions 1.10.0 to 1.10.5.
What kind of attack does CVE-2014-2282 facilitate?
CVE-2014-2282 allows remote attackers to crash the application through crafted SS7 MTP3 packets.
What does CVE-2014-2282 affect in Wireshark?
CVE-2014-2282 affects the dissect_protocol_data_parameter function in the M3UA dissector of Wireshark.
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