CVE-2014-6426 (GCVE-0-2014-6426)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2014-09-20 10:00 – Updated: 2024-08-06 12:17
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Summary
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.
Severity
No CVSS data available.
CWE
  • n/a
Assigner
References
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https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wiresh… x_refsource_CONFIRM
http://secunia.com/advisories/60280 third-party-advisoryx_refsource_SECUNIA
http://secunia.com/advisories/61929 third-party-advisoryx_refsource_SECUNIA
Date Public
2014-09-16 00:00
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