Vulnerability Description
epan/dissectors/packet-tcp.c in the TCP dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.11 and 1.10.x before 1.10.3 does not properly determine the amount of remaining data, 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/trunk/epan/dissectors/packet-tcp.c?r1=52570&Patch
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=52570Patch
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-11/msg00026.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-11/msg00027.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0342.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2792
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2013-65.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=9263Patch
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk/epan/dissectors/packet-tcp.c?r1=52570&Patch
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=52570Patch
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-11/msg00026.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-11/msg00027.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0342.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2792
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-6340?
CVE-2013-6340 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). epan/dissectors/packet-tcp.c in the TCP dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.11 and 1.10.x before 1.10.3 does not properly determine the amount of remaining data, which allows remote attackers to c...
How severe is CVE-2013-6340?
CVE-2013-6340 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-2013-6340?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.