CVE-2014-5164: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 1, 2014
·Updated
The rlcdecodeli 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.
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-2014-5164?
CVE-2014-5164 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service through application crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-5164?
To fix CVE-2014-5164, you should update Wireshark to version 1.10.9 or later.
3
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2014-5164?
CVE-2014-5164 affects Wireshark versions 1.10.0 through 1.10.8.
4
What kind of attack does CVE-2014-5164 allow?
CVE-2014-5164 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted packets.
5
In which function does CVE-2014-5164 occur?
CVE-2014-5164 occurs in the rlc_decode_li function of the RLC dissector in Wireshark.