Vulnerability Description
The dissect_mq_rr function in epan/dissectors/packet-mq.c in the MQ dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.10 and 1.10.x before 1.10.2 does not properly determine when to enter a certain loop, 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 | 1.8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=51603Patch
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-09/msg00050.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-09/msg00052.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0341.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55022Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=9079Exploit
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2013-58.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=51603Patch
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-09/msg00050.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-09/msg00052.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0341.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55022Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=9079Exploit
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-5721?
CVE-2013-5721 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The dissect_mq_rr function in epan/dissectors/packet-mq.c in the MQ dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.10 and 1.10.x before 1.10.2 does not properly determine when to enter a certain loop, which ...
How severe is CVE-2013-5721?
CVE-2013-5721 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-5721?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.