CVE-2013-4081: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2013-4081: The http_payload_subdissector function in epan/dissectors/packet-http.c in the HTTP dissector in Wireshark...

The http_payload_subdissector function in epan/dissectors/packet-http.c in the HTTP dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.16 and 1.8.x before 1.8.8 does not properly determine when to use a recursive approach, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption) via a crafted packet.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 16:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw can make vulnerable Wireshark versions crash while processing a specially crafted packet. It affects Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.16 and 1.8.x before 1.8.8. The business impact is availability disruption for packet analysis, not data theft or system takeover based on the provided sources. Exposure is mainly systems running the affected Wireshark branches, especially analyst workstations or sensors processing untrusted packet captures or live HTTP traffic. The bundle does not identify affected downstream products beyond Wireshark and distribution packages. Handle during normal vulnerability remediation unless Wireshark is used on exposed monitoring hosts or by teams processing untrusted captures daily. The known impact is tool crash and analysis disruption, not confirmed compromise. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Wireshark 1.6.x to 1.6.16 or later.; Upgrade Wireshark 1.8.x to 1.8.8 or later.; Apply applicable vendor packages from Debian, Red Hat, Gentoo, or openSUSE advisories..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 9, 2013, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:16820CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=8733CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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