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5.0

Wireshark older versions can crash from crafted packet

CVE-2013-4081 · published 13 years ago
Summary

Versions of Wireshark 1.6 before 1.6.16 and 1.8 before 1.8.8 may stop working if they receive a specially formed network packet. The flaw causes the program to run out of memory and shut down, which can disrupt network monitoring. Upgrade to the latest Wireshark release or apply the security updates provided by Debian or openSUSE to fix the issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
wireshark wireshark 1.8.0
1.8.1
1.8.2
1.8.3
1.8.4
1.8.5
1.8.6
1.8.7
1.6.0
1.6.1
1.6.2
1.6.3
12 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
debian debian_linux 7.0
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
opensuse opensuse 11.4
12.2
12.3
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
The http_payload_subdissector function in epan/dissectors/packet-http.c in the HTTP dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.16 and 1.8.x before 1.8.8 does not properly determine when to use a recur...
The http_payload_subdissector function in epan/dissectors/packet-http.c in the HTTP dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.16 and 1.8.x before 1.8.8 does not properly determine when to use a recursive approach, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption) via a crafted packet.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.0 Medium
Exploitation
3% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published9 Jun 2013
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2013-4081 · NVD
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