CVE-2013-4079

Name: CVE-2013-4079
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-06-09T21:55:01.563+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.95%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-4079 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The dissect_schedule_message function in epan/dissectors/packet-gsm_cbch.c in the GSM CBCH dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and application hang) via a crafted packet.. EPSS estimates a 2.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The dissect_schedule_message function in epan/dissectors/packet-gsm_cbch.c in the GSM CBCH dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and application hang) via a crafted packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.95%

85.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opensuse	Opensuse	11.4
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
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.8.6
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.8.7

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 9, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4079?

How severe is CVE-2013-4079?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-4079 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4079?

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Source: NVD / NIST