CVE-2013-1584: The dissect_version_5_and_6_primary_header function in epan/dissectors/packet-dtn.c in the DTN dissector in...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw can crash vulnerable Wireshark versions when they process a malformed DTN packet. The business impact is analyst or monitoring disruption, not data theft based on the provided sources. It matters mainly where old Wireshark builds still inspect untrusted traffic or capture files. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Wireshark installations that process DTN traffic or crafted packet captures. Modern environments are exposed only if these old versions remain on analyst workstations, packet analysis hosts, or distribution packages. Treat this as a legacy hygiene item unless affected Wireshark versions are still used operationally. Prioritize remediation where packet analysis is business-critical or handles untrusted captures. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Wireshark 1.6.x to 1.6.13 or later.; Upgrade Wireshark 1.8.x to 1.8.5 or later.; Apply relevant distribution security updates, including vendor packages where applicable..

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

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