First published: Fri Aug 01 2014(Updated: )
The rlc_decode_li function in epan/dissectors/packet-rlc.c in the RLC dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.9 initializes a certain structure member only after this member is used, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (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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CVE-2014-5164 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service through application crashes.
To fix CVE-2014-5164, you should update Wireshark to version 1.10.9 or later.
CVE-2014-5164 affects Wireshark versions 1.10.0 through 1.10.8.
CVE-2014-5164 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted packets.
CVE-2014-5164 occurs in the rlc_decode_li function of the RLC dissector in Wireshark.