Vulnerability Description
The dissect_capwap_data function in epan/dissectors/packet-capwap.c in the CAPWAP dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.16 and 1.8.x before 1.8.8 incorrectly uses a -1 data value to represent an error condition, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.6.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk/epan/dissectors/packet-capwap.c?r1=437
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=43716
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00194.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00196.html
- http://osvdb.org/show/osvdb/94091
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/126848/Wireshark-CAPWAP-Dissector-Denial-OfExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/53762
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54425
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2709
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33556Exploit
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-201308-05.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:172
- http://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.6.16.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.8.8.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2013-32.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-4074?
CVE-2013-4074 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The dissect_capwap_data function in epan/dissectors/packet-capwap.c in the CAPWAP dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.16 and 1.8.x before 1.8.8 incorrectly uses a -1 data value to represent an err...
How severe is CVE-2013-4074?
CVE-2013-4074 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-4074?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark, Debian Debian Linux, Opensuse Opensuse.