CVE-2014-8714

Description

The dissect_write_structured_field function in epan/dissectors/packet-tn5250.c in the TN5250 dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.11 and 1.12.x before 1.12.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted packet.

How to fix CVE-2014-8714

To remediate CVE-2014-8714, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.

• Debian/wireshark—upgrade to 1.12.1+g01b65bf-2 or later

Is CVE-2014-8714 being exploited?

Low — EPSS is 1.4%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.

Affected packages (1)

• from 0, < 1.12.1+g01b65bf-2

References (1)

• ADVISORYsecurity-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-8714