CVE-2014-6423

Public on 2014-09-20
Modified on 2014-11-11
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.
Severity
Medium severity
Medium
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CVSS v3 Base Score
4.3
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Affected Packages

Platform Package Release Date Advisory Status
Amazon Linux 1 wireshark 2014-11-11 ALAS-2014-446 Fixed

CVSS Scores

Score Type Score Vector
Amazon Linux CVSSv2 4.3 AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
NVD CVSSv2 5.0 AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

References

FAQs regarding Amazon Linux ALAS/CVE Severity Red Hat: CVE-2014-6423 Mitre: CVE-2014-6423