Oval Definition:oval:com.ubuntu.precise:def:20132486000
Revision Date:2013-03-07Version:1
Title:CVE-2013-2486 on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (precise) - medium.
Description:The dissect_diagnosticrequest function in epan/dissectors/packet-reload.c in the REsource LOcation And Discovery (aka RELOAD) dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.6 uses an incorrect integer data type, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via crafted integer values in a packet.
Family:unixClass:vulnerability
Status:Reference(s):CVE-2013-2486
Platform(s):Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
Product(s):
Definition Synopsis
  • Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (precise) is installed.
  • AND While related to the CVE in some way, the 'wireshark' package in precise is not affected.
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