CVE-2014-5163: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 1, 2014
·Updated
The APN decode functionality in (1) epan/dissectors/packet-gtp.c and (2) epan/dissectors/packet-gsmagm.c in the GTP and GSM Management dissectors in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.9 does not completely initialize a certain buffer, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
Affected Software
9 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
Wireshark Wireshark=1.10.6
Wireshark Wireshark=1.10.7
Wireshark Wireshark=1.10.8
Remediation
Event History
Aug 1, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2014-5163?
CVE-2014-5163 has a severity rating that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service in Wireshark.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-5163?
To resolve CVE-2014-5163, upgrade Wireshark to version 1.10.9 or later.
3
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2014-5163?
CVE-2014-5163 affects Wireshark versions 1.10.0 to 1.10.8.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-5163?
CVE-2014-5163 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
5
What components of Wireshark does CVE-2014-5163 affect?
CVE-2014-5163 specifically affects the GTP and GSM Management dissectors in Wireshark.