CVE-2013-4074
MediumPublic exploitThe dissect_capwap_data function in epan/dissectors/packet-capwap.c in the CAPWAP dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.16 and 1.8.x before 1.8.8 incorrectly uses a -1 data value to represent an error condition, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service…
Published Jun 9, 2013 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2013-4074, DSA-2709-1, UBUNTU-CVE-2013-4074
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2013-4074 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.0 v2) affecting Wireshark, Debian Linux, Opensuse and 1 more product.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Wireshark 1.10.0-1, Wireshark 1.10.11-0.2.1, Wireshark 1.8.2-5wheezy4.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
5.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
61%
Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The dissect_capwap_data function in epan/dissectors/packet-capwap.c in the CAPWAP dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.16 and 1.8.x before 1.8.8 incorrectly uses a -1 data value to represent an error condition, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
Affected Products
45 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WiresharkWireshark | 1.6.0, 1.6.1, 1.6.10, 1.6.11, 1.6.12, 1.6.13, 1.6.14, 1.6.15 | 1.10.0-1 |
| Debian LinuxDebian | 7.0 | n/a |
| OpensuseOpensuse | 11.4, 12.2, 12.3 | n/a |
| wireshark-develsuse | See advisory | 1.10.11-0.2.1 |
Patched Releases
Wireshark
1.10.0-1, 1.10.11-0.2.1, 1.8.2-5wheezy4
wireshark-devel
1.10.11-0.2.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 9, 2013
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-189
References
- advisoryhttps://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=8725
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-4074
- advisoryhttps://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2013-4074
- advisoryhttps://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2013-4074
- advisoryhttp://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.6.16.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
The dissect_capwap_data function in epan/dissectors/packet-capwap.c in the CAPWAP dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.16 and 1.8.x before 1.8.8 incorrectly uses a -1 data value to represent an error condition, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
Affected: Wireshark versions 1.6.0, 1.6.1, 1.6.10, 1.6.11, 1.6.12, 1.6.13, 1.6.14, 1.6.15; Debian Linux versions 7.0; Opensuse versions 11.4, 12.2, 12.3, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Wireshark 1.10.0-1, Wireshark 1.10.11-0.2.1, Wireshark 1.8.2-5wheezy4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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