1. Home
  2. CVE Database
  3. CVE-2013-4929
HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2013-4929

The parseFields function in epan/dissectors/packet-dis-pdus.c in the DIS dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.9 and 1.10.x before 1.10.1 does not terminate packet-data processing after finding zero...

Vulnerability Description

The parseFields function in epan/dissectors/packet-dis-pdus.c in the DIS dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.9 and 1.10.x before 1.10.1 does not terminate packet-data processing after finding zero remaining bytes, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (loop) via a crafted packet.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
WiresharkWireshark1.8.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-189

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2013-4929?

CVE-2013-4929 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The parseFields function in epan/dissectors/packet-dis-pdus.c in the DIS dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.9 and 1.10.x before 1.10.1 does not terminate packet-data processing after finding zero...

How severe is CVE-2013-4929?

CVE-2013-4929 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2013-4929?

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