Vulnerability Description
The dissect_log function in plugins/irda/packet-irda.c in the IrDA dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.9 does not properly strip '\n' characters, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer underflow and application crash) via a crafted packet.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.10.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-09/msg00033.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-08/msg00025.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00058.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57593
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3002
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2014-08.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=16f8ba1b
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-09/msg00033.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-08/msg00025.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00058.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57593
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3002
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2014-08.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=16f8ba1b
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-5161?
CVE-2014-5161 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The dissect_log function in plugins/irda/packet-irda.c in the IrDA dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.9 does not properly strip '\n' characters, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial ...
How severe is CVE-2014-5161?
CVE-2014-5161 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-5161?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.