CVE-2013-3555: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2013-3555: epan/dissectors/packet-gtpv2.c in the GTPv2 dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.7 calls incorrect funct...

epan/dissectors/packet-gtpv2.c in the GTPv2 dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.7 calls incorrect functions in certain contexts related to ciphers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 16:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This vulnerability can make Wireshark crash when it processes a specially malformed GTPv2 packet. It affects Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.7. The main business risk is disruption to analysts using packet captures, not data theft or system takeover based on the provided sources. Exposure is most likely on analyst workstations, forensic hosts, or monitoring systems running Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.7 and opening traffic or captures containing GTPv2 packets. Treat this as a targeted reliability risk for security and network operations teams. Prioritize remediation where Wireshark processes untrusted captures or telecom traffic, but do not treat it as confirmed active exploitation from the provided evidence. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Wireshark 1.8.x installations to 1.8.7 or a fixed vendor package.; Apply relevant Debian, openSUSE, or Gentoo security updates where applicable.; Avoid opening untrusted GTPv2 captures on vulnerable Wireshark versions..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 22:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 25, 2013, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:16779CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=8493CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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