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CVE-2014-6424

Published: Sep 20, 2014Updated: May 6, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD BDUCWE-119
5.0MEDIUM
NVD MITRE
EPSS Score
2.9%
Top 14.2%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
Patch Available
Self-Check
OpenVAS

Description

The dissect_v9_v10_pdu_data function in epan/dissectors/packet-netflow.c in the Netflow dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.10 and 1.12.x before 1.12.1 refers to incorrect offset and start variables, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (uninitialized memory read and application crash) via a crafted packet.

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CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LAu:NC:NI:NA:P
Exploitability
AV:NAccess Vector
Network
AC:LAccess Complexity
Low
Au:NAuthentication
None
Impact
C:NConfidentiality
None
I:NIntegrity
None
A:PAvailability
Partial
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Weaknesses

CWE-119

Affected Products

Wireshark team
oss-projectaka wireshark, wireshark network protocol analyzer
Wireshark Network Protocol Analyzer
Security Products
wireshark
oss-project·US
wiresharkOn-premDesktop App
Networking Infrastructure / network-management
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Exploitability

Official Patch Available
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Attack Graph

Products CVE Techniques Tactics

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MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
Initial Access
Privilege Escalation
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References

http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-1676
linux.oracle.com
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00058.html
lists.opensuse.org
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1676.html
rhn.redhat.com
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