CVE-2013-2479

Description

The dissect_mpls_echo_tlv_dd_map function in epan/dissectors/packet-mpls-echo.c in the MPLS Echo dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via invalid Sub-tlv data.

How to fix CVE-2013-2479

To remediate CVE-2013-2479, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.

• Debian/wireshark—upgrade to 1.8.6-1 or later

Is CVE-2013-2479 being exploited?

Low — EPSS is 1.1%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.

Affected packages (1)

• from 0, < 1.8.6-1

References (1)

• ADVISORYsecurity-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-2479