Vulnerability Description
The CSN.1 dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.6 does not properly manage function pointers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet.
CVSS Score
3.3
LOW
AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.8.0 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=47888
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-03/msg00065.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-03/msg00077.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/52471
- http://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.8.6.html
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2013-12.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=8383
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=47888
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-03/msg00065.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-03/msg00077.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/52471
- http://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.8.6.html
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2013-12.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=8383
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2477?
CVE-2013-2477 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). The CSN.1 dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.6 does not properly manage function pointers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet.
How severe is CVE-2013-2477?
CVE-2013-2477 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-2477?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark, Opensuse Opensuse.