How severe is CVE-2013-5718?

CVE-2013-5718 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-5718 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5718?

CVE-2013-5718 primarily affects Wireshark. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5718?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-5718 published?

CVE-2013-5718 was published on 2013-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5718

CVE-2013-5718 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wireshark with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Wireshark
Published: 2013-09-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The dissect_nbap_T_dCH_ID function in epan/dissectors/packet-nbap.c in the NBAP dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.10 and 1.10.x before 1.10.2 does not restrict the dch_id value, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5718?: The dissect_nbap_T_dCH_ID function in epan/dissectors/packet-nbap.c in the NBAP dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.10 and 1.10.x before 1.10.2 does not restrict the dch_id value, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
How severe is CVE-2013-5718?: CVE-2013-5718 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5718 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5718?: CVE-2013-5718 primarily affects Wireshark. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5718?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5718 published?: CVE-2013-5718 was published on 2013-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.8.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.8.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.8.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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