CVE-2013-1579: The rtps_util_add_bitmap function in epan/dissectors/packet-rtps.c in the RTPS dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue can make vulnerable Wireshark versions hang when processing a specially malformed RTPS packet. The business impact is denial of service against analysts or systems using Wireshark to inspect traffic, not data theft or remote code execution based on the provided sources. Exposure is limited to environments running affected Wireshark versions that process RTPS traffic, packet captures, or malformed packets from untrusted networks. Current exposure should be uncommon unless old Wireshark builds remain in analyst workstations, appliances, lab images, or packaged distributions. Address during legacy software cleanup or routine vulnerability remediation. Raise priority if affected Wireshark builds are used in SOC workflows, incident response, OT/RTPS environments, or automated packet-processing pipelines. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Wireshark 1.6.x systems to 1.6.13 or later.; Upgrade Wireshark 1.8.x systems to 1.8.5 or later.; Apply relevant distribution updates, including cited openSUSE advisories where applicable..

Prepared

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.