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CVE-2014-2299

UnknownEPSS 47.14%

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CVE-2014-2299 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the mpeg_read function in wiretap/mpeg.c in the MPEG parser in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.13 and 1.10.x before 1.10.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a large record in MPEG data.. EPSS estimates a 47.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the mpeg_read function in wiretap/mpeg.c in the MPEG parser in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.13 and 1.10.x before 1.10.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a large record in MPEG data.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
47.14%

98.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WiresharkWireshark1.8.0
WiresharkWireshark1.8.1
WiresharkWireshark1.8.2
WiresharkWireshark1.8.3
WiresharkWireshark1.8.4
WiresharkWireshark1.8.5
WiresharkWireshark1.8.6
WiresharkWireshark1.8.7
WiresharkWireshark1.8.8
WiresharkWireshark1.8.9
WiresharkWireshark1.8.10
WiresharkWireshark1.8.11
WiresharkWireshark1.8.12
WiresharkWireshark1.10.0
WiresharkWireshark1.10.1
WiresharkWireshark1.10.2
WiresharkWireshark1.10.3
WiresharkWireshark1.10.4
WiresharkWireshark1.10.5

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-2299?
Buffer overflow in the mpeg_read function in wiretap/mpeg.c in the MPEG parser in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.13 and 1.10.x before 1.10.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a large record in MPEG data.
How severe is CVE-2014-2299?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-2299 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 47.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2299?
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