Vulnerability Description
Off-by-one error in the elem_cell_id_aux function in epan/dissectors/packet-ansi_a.c in the ANSI MAP dissector in Wireshark 1.4.x before 1.4.8 and 1.6.x before 1.6.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via an invalid packet.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=37930Patch
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-August/063586.htm
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-August/063591.htmExploitPatch
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0125.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45086Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45574Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48947
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/19/5ExploitPatch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/20/2ExploitPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/49071
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2011-10.html
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2011-11.html
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=6044Exploit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=723215ExploitPatch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69074
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2698?
CVE-2011-2698 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Off-by-one error in the elem_cell_id_aux function in epan/dissectors/packet-ansi_a.c in the ANSI MAP dissector in Wireshark 1.4.x before 1.4.8 and 1.6.x before 1.6.1 allows remote attackers to cause a...
How severe is CVE-2011-2698?
CVE-2011-2698 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-2011-2698?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.