Input validation error in wireshark (Alpine package)
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2013-4074 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
wireshark (Alpine package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Alpine Linux Development Team |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU33870
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2013-4074
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform service disruption.
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.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionswireshark (Alpine package): 1.6.3-r0 - 1.6.15-r0
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:alpine:wireshark_alpine_package:1.6.5-r0:*:*:*:*:alpine_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:alpine:wireshark_alpine_package:1.6.3-r0:*:*:*:*:alpine_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:alpine:wireshark_alpine_package:1.6.6-r0:*:*:*:*:alpine_linux:*:
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=c63d8b6e3c721bd4bf8d7af76a2c662766bf1e98
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.
