Vulnerability Description
epan/dissectors/packet-rlc in the RLC dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.13 and 1.10.x before 1.10.6 uses inconsistent memory-management approaches, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free error and application crash) via a crafted UMTS Radio Link Control packet.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.8.0 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-03/msg00046.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-03/msg00047.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0342.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57480
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57489
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2871
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029907
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2014-03.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://blogs.oracle.com/sunsecurity/entry/multiple_vulnerabilities_in_wireshark
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=9730Exploit
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=9802Exploit
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=217293ba
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-03/msg00046.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-03/msg00047.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0342.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2283?
CVE-2014-2283 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). epan/dissectors/packet-rlc in the RLC dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.13 and 1.10.x before 1.10.6 uses inconsistent memory-management approaches, which allows remote attackers to cause a denia...
How severe is CVE-2014-2283?
CVE-2014-2283 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-2014-2283?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.