Buffer overflow in Wireshark
CVE-2011-1591
Stack-based buffer overflow in the DECT dissector in epan/dissectors/packet-dect.c in Wireshark 1.4.x before 1.4.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .pcap file.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.417 (98.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- Wireshark — versions 1.4.0, 1.4.1, 1.4.2
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secalert@redhat.com (Exploit, exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)
- secalert@redhat.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF)
- secalert@redhat.com (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MANDRIVA)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit)
- secalert@redhat.com (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA)
- secalert@redhat.com (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA)
- secalert@redhat.com (exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)
- secalert@redhat.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST)
- secalert@redhat.com (signature, x_refsource_OVAL, vdb-entry)
- secalert@redhat.com (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-1591?
- CVE-2011-1591 is a vulnerability in Wireshark, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. Published 2011-04-29.
- Is CVE-2011-1591 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.