Vulnerability Description
The dissect_hip_tlv function in epan/dissectors/packet-hip.c in the HIP dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.1 does not properly handle a NULL tree, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted packet.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.12.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-1676
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1676.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60280
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61929
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2014-16.html
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=d9e5021f
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-1676
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1676.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60280
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61929
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2014-16.html
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=d9e5021f
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-6426?
CVE-2014-6426 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The dissect_hip_tlv function in epan/dissectors/packet-hip.c in the HIP dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.1 does not properly handle a NULL tree, which allows remote attackers to cause a denia...
How severe is CVE-2014-6426?
CVE-2014-6426 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-2014-6426?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.