CVE-2014-2282

Description

The dissect_protocol_data_parameter function in epan/dissectors/packet-m3ua.c in the M3UA dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.6 does not properly allocate memory, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted SS7 MTP3 packet.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.56%
Vendor Advisory opensuse.org Vendor Advisory wireshark.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/57480 third party advisory
http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2014-02.html vendor advisory
http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk/epan/dissectors/packet-m3ua.c?r1=51608&r2=51607&pathrev=51608 patch
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-03/msg00046.html vendor advisory
https://blogs.oracle.com/sunsecurity/entry/multiple_vulnerabilities_in_wireshark10
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029907 vdb entry
http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=51608 patch
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=9699

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-2282?
CVE-2014-2282 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-2282?
To fix CVE-2014-2282, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2014-2282 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2014-2282 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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