Heap-based buffer overflow in the erf_read_header function in wiretap/erf.c in the ERF file parser in Wireshark 1.4.0 through 1.4.9 and 1.6.x before 1.6.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed file.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 6.5
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centos_linux | — | Upgrade wireshark-gnomeUpgrade wireshark-develUpgrade wireshark | Dec 1, 2016 | Nov 3, 2011 |
| Debian | — | Upgrade wireshark | Jul 30, 2024 | Nov 3, 2011 |
| Oracle_linux | — | Upgrade wireshark-gnomeUpgrade wireshark-develUpgrade wireshark | Oct 16, 2024 | Nov 3, 2011 |
| Redhat_linux | — | No solution exists | Jul 9, 2025 | Oct 21, 2011 |
| Suse | — | Upgrade wireshark-develUpgrade wireshark | Dec 12, 2013 | Nov 3, 2011 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade wireshark | Nov 19, 2024 | Nov 3, 2011 |
| Wireshark | — | Upgrade to Wireshark version 1.4.10Upgrade to Wireshark version 1.6.3 | May 3, 2018 | Nov 3, 2011 |
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