CVE-2014-5165: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Aug 01 2014(Updated: )
The dissect_ber_constrained_bitstring function in epan/dissectors/packet-ber.c in the ASN.1 BER dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.9 does not properly validate padding values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (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-2014-11.html
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=10187
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git;a=commit;h=17a552666b50896a9b9dde8ee6a1052e7f9a622e
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=17a552666b50896a9b9dde8ee6a1052e7f9a622e
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-5165?
CVE-2014-5165 has a severity rating that indicates a potential denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5165?
To fix CVE-2014-5165, upgrade to Wireshark version 1.10.9 or later.
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2014-5165?
CVE-2014-5165 affects Wireshark versions 1.10.0 to 1.10.8.
What type of attack does CVE-2014-5165 facilitate?
CVE-2014-5165 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability and cause a denial of service through application crashes.
When was CVE-2014-5165 discovered?
CVE-2014-5165 was publicly disclosed in September 2014.
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