CVE-2013-1577: The dissect_sip_p_charging_func_addresses function in epan/dissectors/packet-sip.c in the SIP dissector in...

Security readout for executives and security teams

A malformed SIP packet can make vulnerable Wireshark versions stop responding while dissecting traffic. The business impact is disruption to analysts and monitoring workflows, not compromise of servers or data based on the provided sources. It matters mainly where old Wireshark 1.6.x or 1.8.x builds inspect SIP traffic or untrusted packet captures. Exposure is likely limited to systems running vulnerable Wireshark versions and processing SIP traffic or packet captures from untrusted sources. Modern environments are unlikely affected unless legacy analyst workstations, sensors, or packaged distributions still include those versions. Treat as a targeted legacy exposure issue. Prioritize remediation where Wireshark is used in security operations, telecom analysis, or SIP troubleshooting. It is not shown as actively exploited, but a simple parsing failure can disrupt investigations or monitoring on outdated tooling. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Wireshark to 1.6.13, 1.8.5, or a later fixed release.; Apply relevant distribution security updates, including the cited openSUSE advisories where applicable.; Avoid opening untrusted SIP packet captures on vulnerable Wireshark builds..

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

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.