Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the erf_read_header function in wiretap/erf.c in the ERF file parser 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 (application crash) via a malformed file.
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=39508Patch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/01/9Patch
- http://osvdb.org/76770
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0125.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46644
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46913
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48947
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50486
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2011-19.html
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=6479
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=750648Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/71092
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=39508Patch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/01/9Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4102?
CVE-2011-4102 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Heap-based buffer overflow in the erf_read_header function in wiretap/erf.c in the ERF file parser 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2011-4102?
CVE-2011-4102 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-2011-4102?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.