CVE-2013-1574
EPSS 0.23%
Description
The dissect_bthci_eir_ad_data function in epan/dissectors/packet-bthci_cmd.c in the Bluetooth HCI dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.13 and 1.8.x before 1.8.5 uses an incorrect data type for a counter variable, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a malformed packet.
How to fix CVE-2013-1574
To remediate CVE-2013-1574, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/wireshark—upgrade to 1.8.6-1 or later
Is CVE-2013-1574 being exploited?
Low — EPSS is 0.2%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 1.8.6-1