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LOW · 2.9

CVE-2013-1586

The fragment_set_tot_len function in epan/reassemble.c in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.13 and 1.8.x before 1.8.5 does not properly determine the length of a reassembled packet for the DTLS dissector, wh...

Vulnerability Description

The fragment_set_tot_len function in epan/reassemble.c in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.13 and 1.8.x before 1.8.5 does not properly determine the length of a reassembled packet for the DTLS dissector, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet.

CVSS Score

2.9

LOW

AV:A/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
WiresharkWireshark1.6.0

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2013-1586?

CVE-2013-1586 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.9 (LOW). The fragment_set_tot_len function in epan/reassemble.c in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.13 and 1.8.x before 1.8.5 does not properly determine the length of a reassembled packet for the DTLS dissector, wh...

How severe is CVE-2013-1586?

CVE-2013-1586 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-2013-1586?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.