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CVE-2013-3556

UnknownEPSS 2.82%

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CVE-2013-3556 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The fragment_add_seq_common function in epan/reassemble.c in the ASN.1 BER dissector in Wireshark before r48943 has an incorrect pointer dereference during a comparison, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet.. EPSS estimates a 2.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The fragment_add_seq_common function in epan/reassemble.c in the ASN.1 BER dissector in Wireshark before r48943 has an incorrect pointer dereference during a comparison, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.82%

84.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WiresharkWireshark1.6.0
WiresharkWireshark1.6.1
WiresharkWireshark1.6.2
WiresharkWireshark1.6.3
WiresharkWireshark1.6.4
WiresharkWireshark1.6.5
WiresharkWireshark1.6.6
WiresharkWireshark1.6.7
WiresharkWireshark1.6.8
WiresharkWireshark1.6.9
WiresharkWireshark1.6.10
WiresharkWireshark1.6.11
WiresharkWireshark1.6.12
WiresharkWireshark1.6.13
WiresharkWireshark1.6.14
DebianDebian Linux7.0
OpensuseOpensuse11.4
OpensuseOpensuse12.2
OpensuseOpensuse12.3
WiresharkWireshark1.8.0
WiresharkWireshark1.8.1
WiresharkWireshark1.8.2
WiresharkWireshark1.8.3
WiresharkWireshark1.8.4
WiresharkWireshark1.8.5
WiresharkWireshark1.8.6

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-3556?
The fragment_add_seq_common function in epan/reassemble.c in the ASN.1 BER dissector in Wireshark before r48943 has an incorrect pointer dereference during a comparison, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet.
How severe is CVE-2013-3556?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-3556 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3556?
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