CVE-2011-1956

N/A Unknown
Published: June 06, 2011 Modified: April 29, 2026
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Description

The bytes_repr_len function in Wireshark 1.4.5 uses an incorrect pointer argument, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via arbitrary TCP traffic.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/05/31/19
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Exploit
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/01/9
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Exploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/44449
Source: secalert@redhat.com
http://www.wireshark.org/news/20110418.html
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Patch
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/05/31/19
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/01/9
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/44449
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.4.6.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch
http://www.wireshark.org/news/20110418.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=5837
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67789
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

16 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
5.9%
92th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

wireshark