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CVE-2014-2299: Buffer overflow in the mpeg_read function in wiretap/mpeg.c in the MPEG parser in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1....

Buffer overflow in the mpeg_read function in wiretap/mpeg.c in the MPEG parser in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.13 and 1.10.x before 1.10.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a large record in MPEG data.

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CVE-2014-2299 is a Wireshark MPEG parser flaw. A crafted MPEG file or capture record could crash Wireshark and may allow code execution. It mainly matters where analysts open untrusted packet captures or media-related traffic in vulnerable Wireshark versions. Exposure is most likely on analyst workstations, forensic systems, SOC tools, or servers using vulnerable Wireshark builds to inspect untrusted MPEG data or packet captures. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated by the provided sources. Prioritize remediation for security teams and forensic environments that open untrusted captures. Business urgency is lower for systems without Wireshark, but affected analyst workstations can be high-value targets. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Wireshark 1.8.x to 1.8.13 or later.; Upgrade Wireshark 1.10.x to 1.10.6 or later.; Apply distribution vendor updates from Red Hat, Debian, or SUSE where applicable..

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