CVE-2014-5165: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 1, 2014
·Updated
The dissectberconstrainedbitstring 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.
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-2014-5165?
CVE-2014-5165 has a severity rating that indicates a potential denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-5165?
To fix CVE-2014-5165, upgrade to Wireshark version 1.10.9 or later.
3
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2014-5165?
CVE-2014-5165 affects Wireshark versions 1.10.0 to 1.10.8.
4
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.
5
When was CVE-2014-5165 discovered?
CVE-2014-5165 was publicly disclosed in September 2014.