CVE-2011-1138
UnknownEPSS 3.29%
Last modified
CVE-2011-1138 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Off-by-one error in the dissect_6lowpan_iphc function in packet-6lowpan.c in Wireshark 1.4.0 through 1.4.3 on 32-bit platforms allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed 6LoWPAN IPv6 packet.. EPSS estimates a 3.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Off-by-one error in the dissect_6lowpan_iphc function in packet-6lowpan.c in Wireshark 1.4.0 through 1.4.3 on 32-bit platforms allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed 6LoWPAN IPv6 packet.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.4.0 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.4.1 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.4.2 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.4.3 |
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/215900US Government Resource
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2011-04.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=5722Exploit, Patch
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/215900US Government Resource
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2011-04.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=5722Exploit, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-1138?
Off-by-one error in the dissect_6lowpan_iphc function in packet-6lowpan.c in Wireshark 1.4.0 through 1.4.3 on 32-bit platforms allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed 6LoWPAN IPv6 packet.
How severe is CVE-2011-1138?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1138 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1138?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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