Vulnerability Description
The dissect_server_info function in epan/dissectors/packet-ms-mms.c in the MS-MMS dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.14 and 1.8.x before 1.8.6 does not properly manage string lengths, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet that (1) triggers an integer overflow or (2) has embedded '\0' characters in a string.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.4 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk-1.8/epan/dissectors/packet-ms-mms.c?r1
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=47981
- 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.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2644
- http://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.6.14.html
- http://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.8.6.html
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2013-13.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=8382
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk-1.8/epan/dissectors/packet-ms-mms.c?r1
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=47981
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-03/msg00065.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-03/msg00077.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2478?
CVE-2013-2478 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). The dissect_server_info function in epan/dissectors/packet-ms-mms.c in the MS-MMS dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.14 and 1.8.x before 1.8.6 does not properly manage string lengths, which allow...
How severe is CVE-2013-2478?
CVE-2013-2478 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-2013-2478?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Opensuse Opensuse, Wireshark Wireshark.