CVE-2014-4174

Name: CVE-2014-4174
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-06-18T16:55:08.36+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-4174 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. wiretap/libpcap.c in the libpcap file parser in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted packet-trace file that includes a large packet.. EPSS estimates a 5.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

wiretap/libpcap.c in the libpcap file parser in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted packet-trace file that includes a large packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.93%

92.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.10.0
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.10.1
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.10.2
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.10.3

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 18, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-4174?

How severe is CVE-2014-4174?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-4174 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4174?

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Source: NVD / NIST