CVE-2013-2486

Name: CVE-2013-2486
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-03-07T15:55:01.973+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.27%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-2486 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The dissect_diagnosticrequest function in epan/dissectors/packet-reload.c in the REsource LOcation And Discovery (aka RELOAD) dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.6 uses an incorrect integer data type, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via crafted integer values in a packet.. EPSS estimates a 1.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The dissect_diagnosticrequest function in epan/dissectors/packet-reload.c in the REsource LOcation And Discovery (aka RELOAD) dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.6 uses an incorrect integer data type, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via crafted integer values in a packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.27%

66.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-189

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0
Opensuse	Opensuse	11.4
Opensuse	Opensuse	12.1
Opensuse	Opensuse	12.2
Opensuse	Opensuse	12.3
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.8.0
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.8.1
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.8.2
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.8.3
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.8.4
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.8.5

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 7, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-2486?

How severe is CVE-2013-2486?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-2486 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2486?

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Source: NVD / NIST