CVE-2014-6421: Use After Free
Published Sep 20, 2014
·Updated
Use-after-free vulnerability in the SDP dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet that leverages split memory ownership between the SDP and RTP dissectors.
Affected Software
10 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
Wireshark Wireshark=1.10.9
Remediation
Event History
Sep 20, 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-2014-6421?
CVE-2014-6421 is rated as high severity due to its potential to cause denial of service through application crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-6421?
To fix CVE-2014-6421, update Wireshark to version 1.10.10 or later.
3
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2014-6421?
Wireshark versions 1.10.0 to 1.10.9 are affected by CVE-2014-6421.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-6421?
CVE-2014-6421 is a use-after-free vulnerability found in the SDP dissector of Wireshark.
5
Can CVE-2014-6421 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-6421 can be exploited remotely through crafted packets.