CVE-2014-2282
CVE-2014-2282 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Wireshark
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The dissect_protocol_data_parameter function in epan/dissectors/packet-m3ua.c in the M3UA dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.6 does not properly allocate memory, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted SS7 MTP3 packet.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-2282?
- The dissect_protocol_data_parameter function in epan/dissectors/packet-m3ua.c in the M3UA dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.6 does not properly allocate memory, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted SS7 MTP3 packet.
- How severe is CVE-2014-2282?
- CVE-2014-2282 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2014-2282 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-2282?
- CVE-2014-2282 primarily affects Wireshark. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-2282?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2014-2282 published?
- CVE-2014-2282 was published on 2014-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk/epan/dissectors/packet-m3ua.c?r1=51608&r2=51607&pathrev=51608
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=51608
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-03/msg00046.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57480
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029907
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2014-02.html
- https://blogs.oracle.com/sunsecurity/entry/multiple_vulnerabilities_in_wireshark10
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=9699
Affected products (6)
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.10.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.10.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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