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F5 Networks: K16940 (CVE-2014-6423): Multiple Wireshark vulnerabilities

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F5 Networks: K16940 (CVE-2014-6423): Multiple Wireshark vulnerabilities

Severity
5
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P)
Published
09/20/2014
Created
07/25/2018
Added
02/16/2017
Modified
10/13/2017

Description

The tvb_raw_text_add function in epan/dissectors/packet-megaco.c in the MEGACO dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.10 and 1.12.x before 1.12.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via an empty line.

Solution(s)

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