CVE-2013-1587

CVE-2013-1587 is a low-severity vulnerability in Wireshark with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The dissect_rohc_ir_packet function in epan/dissectors/packet-rohc.c in the ROHC dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.5 does not properly handle unknown profiles, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1587?
The dissect_rohc_ir_packet function in epan/dissectors/packet-rohc.c in the ROHC dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.5 does not properly handle unknown profiles, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet.
How severe is CVE-2013-1587?
CVE-2013-1587 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-1587 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1587?
CVE-2013-1587 primarily affects Wireshark. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1587?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-1587 published?
CVE-2013-1587 was published on 2013-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

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