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CVE-2011-3266
The proto_tree_add_item function in Wireshark 1.6.0 through 1.6.1 and 1.4.0...
Vulnerability Description
The proto_tree_add_item function in Wireshark 1.6.0 through 1.6.1 and 1.4.0 through 1.4.8, when the IKEv1 protocol dissector is used, allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via vectors involving a malformed IKE packet and many items in a tree.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/49377
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69411
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:138
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2011-13.html
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8351
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-11/msg00022.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/519049/100/0/threaded
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15042
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025875
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-11/msg00021.html
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Affected Vendor
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Vulnerable Versions:
1.6.0, 1.6.1, 1.4.0, 1.4.1, 1.4.2, 1.4.3, 1.4.4, 1.4.5, 1.4.6, 1.4.7, 1.4.8
Timeline
Official Publish:
August 24th, 2011
Last Modified:
August 6th, 2024
Added to House:
July 19th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.