First published: Sat Sep 20 2014(Updated: )
The dissect_v9_v10_pdu_data function in epan/dissectors/packet-netflow.c in the Netflow dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.10 and 1.12.x before 1.12.1 refers to incorrect offset and start variables, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (uninitialized memory read 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 | |
Wireshark Wireshark | =1.10.9 | |
Wireshark Wireshark | =1.12.0 |
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CVE-2014-6424 has a severity rating that may lead to denial of service due to uninitialized memory reads.
To fix CVE-2014-6424, upgrade Wireshark to version 1.10.10 or 1.12.1 or later.
CVE-2014-6424 affects Wireshark versions 1.10.0 to 1.10.9 and 1.12.0.
CVE-2014-6424 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to cause denial of service.
No, CVE-2014-6424 primarily causes denial of service but does not allow remote code execution.