Vulnerability Description
The dissect_infiniband_common function in epan/dissectors/packet-infiniband.c in the Infiniband dissector in Wireshark 1.4.0 through 1.4.9 and 1.6.x before 1.6.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a malformed packet.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.4.0 |
References
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=39500Patch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/01/9
- http://osvdb.org/76769
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46644
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50481
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2011-18.html
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=6476
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=750645Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/71091
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=39500Patch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/01/9
- http://osvdb.org/76769
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46644
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50481
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4101?
CVE-2011-4101 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The dissect_infiniband_common function in epan/dissectors/packet-infiniband.c in the Infiniband dissector in Wireshark 1.4.0 through 1.4.9 and 1.6.x before 1.6.3 allows remote attackers to cause a den...
How severe is CVE-2011-4101?
CVE-2011-4101 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-2011-4101?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.