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CVE-2011-1590

UnknownEPSS 1.81%

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CVE-2011-1590 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The X.509if dissector in Wireshark 1.2.x before 1.2.16 and 1.4.x before 1.4.5 does not properly initialize certain global variables, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted .pcap file.. EPSS estimates a 1.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The X.509if dissector in Wireshark 1.2.x before 1.2.16 and 1.4.x before 1.4.5 does not properly initialize certain global variables, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted .pcap file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.81%

75.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WiresharkWireshark1.2.0
WiresharkWireshark1.2.1
WiresharkWireshark1.2.2
WiresharkWireshark1.2.3
WiresharkWireshark1.2.4
WiresharkWireshark1.2.5
WiresharkWireshark1.2.6
WiresharkWireshark1.2.7
WiresharkWireshark1.2.8
WiresharkWireshark1.2.9
WiresharkWireshark1.2.10
WiresharkWireshark1.2.11
WiresharkWireshark1.2.12
WiresharkWireshark1.2.13
WiresharkWireshark1.2.14
WiresharkWireshark1.2.15
WiresharkWireshark1.4.0
WiresharkWireshark1.4.1
WiresharkWireshark1.4.2
WiresharkWireshark1.4.3
WiresharkWireshark1.4.4

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1590?
The X.509if dissector in Wireshark 1.2.x before 1.2.16 and 1.4.x before 1.4.5 does not properly initialize certain global variables, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted .pcap file.
How severe is CVE-2011-1590?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1590 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1590?
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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Source: NVD / NIST