The dissect_capwap_data function in epan/dissectors/packet-capwap.c in the CAPWAP dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.16 and 1.8.x before 1.8.8 incorrectly uses a -1 data value to represent an error condition, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 6.2
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Linux | — | Upgrade wireshark | Aug 30, 2017 | Jun 9, 2013 |
| Debian | — | Upgrade wireshark | Jul 30, 2024 | Jun 9, 2013 |
| F5 Big Ip | — | Update F5 BIG-IP to the latest version | Jun 17, 2026 | Apr 29, 2015 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade net-analyzer/wireshark. | Oct 30, 2017 | Jun 9, 2013 |
| Suse | — | Upgrade sle-sdk-releaseUpgrade wireshark-develUpgrade wireshark | Dec 12, 2013 | Jun 9, 2013 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade wireshark | Nov 19, 2024 | Jun 9, 2013 |
| Wireshark | — | Upgrade to Wireshark version 1.6.16Upgrade to Wireshark version 1.8.8 | Oct 4, 2017 | Jun 9, 2013 |
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