CVE-2013-2484

CVE-2013-2484 is a low-severity vulnerability in Wireshark with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The CIMD dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.14 and 1.8.x before 1.8.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2484?
The CIMD dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.14 and 1.8.x before 1.8.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet.
How severe is CVE-2013-2484?
CVE-2013-2484 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-2484 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2484?
CVE-2013-2484 primarily affects Wireshark. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2484?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2484 published?
CVE-2013-2484 was published on 2013-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (25)

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