CVE-2013-4074
wireshark - several
EPSS 60.6%
Description
The dissect_capwap_data function in epan/dissectors/packet-capwap.c in the CAPWAP dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.16 and 1.8.x before 1.8.8 incorrectly uses a -1 data value to represent an error condition, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
How to fix CVE-2013-4074
To remediate CVE-2013-4074, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/wireshark—upgrade to 1.10.0-1 or later
- Debian/wireshark—upgrade to 1.8.2-5wheezy4 or later
Is CVE-2013-4074 being exploited?
Likely — EPSS is 60.6%, placing CVE-2013-4074 in the top tier of vulnerabilities by exploitation probability. Prioritise patching.
Affected packages (2)
- from 0, < 1.10.0-1
- from 0, < 1.8.2-5wheezy4