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.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:PAvailabilityPartial
Weaknesses
Affected Products
wireshark
oss-project·US
Wireshark team
oss-projectaka wireshark network protocol analyzer, wireshark
and 1 more affected products View all →
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-1676
linux.oracle.com
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1676.html
rhn.redhat.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/60280
secunia.com
and 5 more references View all →
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