Vulnerability Description
The tvb_raw_text_add function in epan/dissectors/packet-megaco.c in the MEGACO dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.10 and 1.12.x before 1.12.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via an empty line.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.10.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-1676
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-1677
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-09/msg00033.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00058.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1676.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1677.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60280
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60578
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61929
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61933
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3049
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2014-13.html
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=10333
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=9112a099
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-1676
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-6423?
CVE-2014-6423 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The tvb_raw_text_add function in epan/dissectors/packet-megaco.c in the MEGACO dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.10 and 1.12.x before 1.12.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of servic...
How severe is CVE-2014-6423?
CVE-2014-6423 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-2014-6423?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.