CVE-2014-8713: Buffer Overflow
Published Nov 23, 2014
·Updated
Stack-based buffer overflow in the buildexpertdata 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.
Affected Software
13 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
Wireshark Wireshark=1.10.10
Wireshark Wireshark=1.12.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.12.1
Event History
Nov 23, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
What type of attack exploits CVE-2014-8713?
CVE-2014-8713 can be exploited by remote attackers using crafted packets to crash the application.
5
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.