CVE-2014-5162: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Aug 01 2014(Updated: )
The read_new_line function in wiretap/catapult_dct2000.c in the Catapult DCT2000 dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.9 does not properly strip '\n' and '\r' characters, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (off-by-one buffer underflow and application crash) via a crafted 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 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.10.6 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.10.7 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.10.8 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-09/msg00033.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-08/msg00025.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00058.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57593
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3002
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2014-08.html
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git;a=commit;h=16f8ba1bed579344df373bf38fff552ab8baf380
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=16f8ba1bed579344df373bf38fff552ab8baf380
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-5162?
CVE-2014-5162 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
What types of attacks are enabled by CVE-2014-5162?
CVE-2014-5162 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service through an off-by-one buffer underflow.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5162?
To fix CVE-2014-5162, upgrade Wireshark to version 1.10.9 or later.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2014-5162?
Wireshark versions 1.10.0 to 1.10.8 are affected by CVE-2014-5162.
What is the impact of CVE-2014-5162 on affected systems?
The impact of CVE-2014-5162 is an application crash, resulting in interrupted service for users.
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