Vulnerability Description
The http_payload_subdissector function in epan/dissectors/packet-http.c in the HTTP dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.16 and 1.8.x before 1.8.8 does not properly determine when to use a recursive approach, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption) via a crafted packet.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk/epan/dissectors/packet-http.c?r1=49623
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=49623
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00194.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00196.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0341.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/53762
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54425
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2709
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-201308-05.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:172
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/60505
- 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-2013-39.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=8733Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-4081?
CVE-2013-4081 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The http_payload_subdissector function in epan/dissectors/packet-http.c in the HTTP dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.16 and 1.8.x before 1.8.8 does not properly determine when to use a recursiv...
How severe is CVE-2013-4081?
CVE-2013-4081 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-2013-4081?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark, Debian Debian Linux, Opensuse Opensuse.