Vulnerability Description
The csnStreamDissector function in epan/dissectors/packet-csn1.c in the CSN.1 dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.3 does not initialize a certain variable, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=39140Patch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/01/9Patch
- http://osvdb.org/76768
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46644
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50479
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2011-17.html
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=6351Patch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=750643Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/71090
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=39140Patch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/01/9Patch
- http://osvdb.org/76768
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46644
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50479
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4100?
CVE-2011-4100 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The csnStreamDissector function in epan/dissectors/packet-csn1.c in the CSN.1 dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.3 does not initialize a certain variable, which allows remote attackers to cause a...
How severe is CVE-2011-4100?
CVE-2011-4100 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-2011-4100?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.