Vulnerability Description
Off-by-one error in the dissect_6lowpan_iphc function in packet-6lowpan.c in Wireshark 1.4.0 through 1.4.3 on 32-bit platforms allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed 6LoWPAN IPv6 packet.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=rev&revision=36036Patch
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-March/055364.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-March/055650.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-March/055664.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43759
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44169
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/215900US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46636
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025148
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0626
- http://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.4.4.htmlPatch
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2011-04.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=5722ExploitPatch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65783
- https://hermes.opensuse.org/messages/8086844
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1138?
CVE-2011-1138 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Off-by-one error in the dissect_6lowpan_iphc function in packet-6lowpan.c in Wireshark 1.4.0 through 1.4.3 on 32-bit platforms allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) ...
How severe is CVE-2011-1138?
CVE-2011-1138 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1138?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.