PT-2013-5270
CVE-2013-4922
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Published
2013-06-09
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Updated
2024-06-15
Description by
CVSS 2.0
5.0
MediumMetricsAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Wireshark versions 1.10.x prior to 1.10.1
Description
The issue is related to a double free vulnerability in the dissect dcom ActivationProperties function in the DCOM ISystemActivator dissector. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, resulting in an application crash, by sending a crafted packet.
Recommendations
For Wireshark versions 1.10.x prior to 1.10.1, update to version 1.10.1 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the DCOM ISystemActivator dissector to minimize the risk of exploitation.
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