CVE-2013-3557: The dissect_ber_choice function in epan/dissectors/packet-ber.c in the ASN.1 BER dissector in Wireshark 1.6...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2013-3557 is a Wireshark denial-of-service issue. A specially malformed packet can crash affected Wireshark versions while the ASN.1 BER dissector parses traffic. The sources do not indicate system compromise, data theft, or active exploitation, but crashes can disrupt investigations and monitoring workflows. Exposure is most likely on analyst workstations, network monitoring systems, or servers running affected Wireshark packages that process live network traffic or untrusted packet captures. Treat as a bounded operational-risk fix. It is not evidenced as a compromise vector, but patching is prudent where Wireshark supports monitoring, forensics, or response work. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Wireshark to 1.6.15, 1.8.7, or a later supported release.; Apply relevant distribution security updates from Debian, Red Hat, SUSE, Gentoo, or other vendors.; Avoid processing untrusted packet captures on affected versions until patched..

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

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