CVE-2011-1956 The bytes_repr_len function in Wireshark 1.4.5 uses an incorrect pointer argument, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via arbit...
MediumCVSS 4.3
EPSS 5.9%
PoC
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- Proof-of-concept only
Description
The bytes_repr_len function in Wireshark 1.4.5 uses an incorrect pointer argument, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via arbitrary TCP traffic.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| wireshark | = 1.4.5 | No fix listed |
| debian/wireshark(Debian:12) | < 1.4.6-1 | 1.4.6-1 |
| debian/wireshark(Debian:13) | < 1.4.6-1 | 1.4.6-1 |
| debian/wireshark(Debian:14) | < 1.4.6-1 | 1.4.6-1 |
References
- [oss-security] 20110531 CVE request for Wireshark 1.4.5 TCP DoS issue exploit mailing-list
- [oss-security] 20110601 Re: CVE request for Wireshark 1.4.5 TCP DoS issue exploit mailing-list
- 44449 third-party-advisory
- www.wireshark.org patch
- www.wireshark.org patch
- bugs.wireshark.org exploit
- wireshark-desegmenttcp-dos(67789) vdb-entry
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:14943 signature vdb-entry
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2011-1956 vendor-advisory