CVE-2014-8713: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sun Nov 23 2014(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in the build_expert_data function in epan/dissectors/packet-ncp2222.inc in the NCP dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.11 and 1.12.x before 1.12.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (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 | =1.10.10 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.12.0 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.12.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-December/145658.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-11/msg00104.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1460.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60231
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60290
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3076
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2015-2370101.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71073
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2014-22.html
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=10552
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git;a=commit;h=b9988e2bbfc7c6c41ef82c559bd11a8c19170491
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=b9988e2bbfc7c6c41ef82c559bd11a8c19170491
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8713?
The severity of CVE-2014-8713 is classified as high due to its ability to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8713?
To fix CVE-2014-8713, upgrade to Wireshark version 1.10.11 or 1.12.2 or later.
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2014-8713?
CVE-2014-8713 affects Wireshark versions 1.10.0 to 1.10.10 and 1.12.0 to 1.12.1.
What type of attack exploits CVE-2014-8713?
CVE-2014-8713 can be exploited by remote attackers using crafted packets to crash the application.
Is CVE-2014-8713 a critical vulnerability?
CVE-2014-8713 is not considered critical but poses a significant risk as it leads to application instability.
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