CVE-2013-1578: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2013-1578: The dissect_pw_eth_heuristic function in epan/dissectors/packet-pw-eth.c in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.13 a...

The dissect_pw_eth_heuristic function in epan/dissectors/packet-pw-eth.c in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.13 and 1.8.x before 1.8.5 does not properly handle apparent Ethernet address values at the beginning of MPLS data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (loop) via a malformed packet.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 15:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2013-1578 is a Wireshark denial-of-service issue. A malformed packet can make affected Wireshark versions loop while dissecting MPLS data, disrupting packet analysis rather than compromising systems directly. Exposure is most likely where old Wireshark 1.6.x or 1.8.x installations analyze untrusted or externally supplied packet captures containing MPLS data. Prioritize remediation where Wireshark processes untrusted packet captures. Business impact is tool availability and analyst workflow disruption, not documented data theft or code execution. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Wireshark 1.6.x to 1.6.13 or later.; Upgrade Wireshark 1.8.x to 1.8.5 or later.; Check Wireshark advisory WNPA-SEC-2013-01 for vendor guidance..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 3, 2013, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:16205CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=8043CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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