CVE-2014-6421

Name: CVE-2014-6421
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-09-20T10:55:06.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-6421 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Use-after-free vulnerability in the SDP dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet that leverages split memory ownership between the SDP and RTP dissectors.. EPSS estimates a 2.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in the SDP dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet that leverages split memory ownership between the SDP and RTP dissectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.91%

85.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.10.4
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.10.5
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.10.6
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.10.7
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.10.8
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.10.9

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 20, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-6421?

How severe is CVE-2014-6421?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-6421 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6421?

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Source: NVD / NIST