CVE-2014-6429

UnknownEPSS 3.06%

Last modified

CVE-2014-6429 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The SnifferDecompress function in wiretap/ngsniffer.c in the DOS Sniffer file parser in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.10 and 1.12.x before 1.12.1 does not properly handle empty input data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 3.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The SnifferDecompress function in wiretap/ngsniffer.c in the DOS Sniffer file parser in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.10 and 1.12.x before 1.12.1 does not properly handle empty input data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.06%

85.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WiresharkWireshark1.10.0
WiresharkWireshark1.10.1
WiresharkWireshark1.10.2
WiresharkWireshark1.10.3
WiresharkWireshark1.10.4
WiresharkWireshark1.10.5
WiresharkWireshark1.10.6
WiresharkWireshark1.10.7
WiresharkWireshark1.10.8
WiresharkWireshark1.10.9
WiresharkWireshark1.12.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-6429?
The SnifferDecompress function in wiretap/ngsniffer.c in the DOS Sniffer file parser in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.10 and 1.12.x before 1.12.1 does not properly handle empty input data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2014-6429?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-6429 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6429?
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