Vulnerability Description
wiretap/libpcap.c in the libpcap file parser in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted packet-trace file that includes a large packet.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.10.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk-1.10/wiretap/libpcap.c?r1=53123&r2=531Patch
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=53123
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2014-05.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=8808
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=9390Exploit
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=9753Exploit
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk-1.10/wiretap/libpcap.c?r1=53123&r2=531Patch
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=53123
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2014-05.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=8808
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=9390Exploit
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=9753Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-4174?
CVE-2014-4174 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). wiretap/libpcap.c in the libpcap file parser in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) ...
How severe is CVE-2014-4174?
CVE-2014-4174 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-4174?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.