CVE-2013-1572: The dissect_oampdu_event_notification function in epan/dissectors/packet-slowprotocols.c in the IEEE 802.3...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE is a denial-of-service flaw in old Wireshark releases. A malformed IEEE 802.3 Slow Protocols packet could make Wireshark enter an infinite loop while dissecting it, potentially hanging the analyst’s tool rather than compromising the host. Exposure is most likely where vulnerable Wireshark versions analyze untrusted live traffic or packet captures containing IEEE 802.3 Slow Protocols frames. The bundled affected-product metadata is incomplete, but the CVE description names Wireshark versions. Treat this as operational disruption risk for security teams, not a broad enterprise compromise risk. Prioritize remediation where packet analysis is business-critical or handles untrusted captures. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Wireshark to 1.6.13, 1.8.5, or a later supported release.; Apply vendor package updates, including relevant distribution advisories such as openSUSE updates.; Avoid analyzing untrusted captures with vulnerable Wireshark builds..

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Jun 24, 2026, 11:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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