ID:4368 - Exploit for Stack-based buffer overflow in Wireshark - CVE-2011-1591

 
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ID:4368 - Exploit for Stack-based buffer overflow in Wireshark - CVE-2011-1591

Published: August 11, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU45102
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2011-1591
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Wireshark

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing a crafted .pcap file. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.