Vulnerability Description
The dissect_pw_eth_heuristic function in epan/dissectors/packet-pw-eth.c in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.13 and 1.8.x before 1.8.5 does not properly handle apparent Ethernet address values at the beginning of MPLS data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (loop) via a malformed packet.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk/epan/dissectors/packet-pw-eth.c?r1=464
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=46420
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-02/msg00028.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-02/msg00037.html
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2013-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=8043
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk/epan/dissectors/packet-pw-eth.c?r1=464
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=46420
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-02/msg00028.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-02/msg00037.html
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2013-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=8043
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-1578?
CVE-2013-1578 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.9 (LOW). The dissect_pw_eth_heuristic function in epan/dissectors/packet-pw-eth.c in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.13 and 1.8.x before 1.8.5 does not properly handle apparent Ethernet address values at the beginn...
How severe is CVE-2013-1578?
CVE-2013-1578 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-1578?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.