CVE-2014-6426
EPSS 0.27%
Description
The dissect_hip_tlv function in epan/dissectors/packet-hip.c in the HIP dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.1 does not properly handle a NULL tree, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted packet.
How to fix CVE-2014-6426
To remediate CVE-2014-6426, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/wireshark—upgrade to 1.12.1+g01b65bf-1 or later
Is CVE-2014-6426 being exploited?
Low — EPSS is 0.3%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 1.12.1+g01b65bf-1