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CVE-2013-1582

2.9 · LOW

The dissect_clnp function in epan/dissectors/packet-clnp.c in the CLNP dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.13 and 1.8.x before 1.8.5 does not properly manage an offset variable, which allows re…

Published Feb 3, 2013wiresharkCWE-189EPSS 0.88%

Overview

CVE-2013-1582 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting wireshark wireshark. It was published on February 3, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.9 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.9, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The dissect_clnp function in epan/dissectors/packet-clnp.c in the CLNP dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.13 and 1.8.x before 1.8.5 does not properly manage an offset variable, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop or application crash) via a malformed packet.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from wireshark. Update wireshark to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1582?

CVE-2013-1582 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting wireshark wireshark. It was published on February 3, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.9 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2013-1582?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.9, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-1582?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from wireshark. Update wireshark to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2013-1582?

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