Vulnerability Description
The Lucent/Ascend file parser in Wireshark 1.2.x before 1.2.18, 1.4.x through 1.4.7, and 1.6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via malformed packets.
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-August/063586.htm
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-August/063591.htm
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-11/msg00021.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-11/msg00022.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45086Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45574
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48947
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025738
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:118
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48506
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2011-09.html
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2011-10.html
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2011-11.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68335
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2597?
CVE-2011-2597 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Lucent/Ascend file parser in Wireshark 1.2.x before 1.2.18, 1.4.x through 1.4.7, and 1.6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via malformed packets.
How severe is CVE-2011-2597?
CVE-2011-2597 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-2011-2597?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.