CVE-2013-4930
The dissect_dvbci_tpdu_hdr function in epan/dissectors/packet-dvbci.c in the DVB-CI dissector in...
The dissect_dvbci_tpdu_hdr function in epan/dissectors/packet-dvbci.c in the DVB-CI dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.9 and 1.10.x before 1.10.1 does not validate a certain length value before decrementing it, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit) via a crafted packet.
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
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The dissect_dvbci_tpdu_hdr function in epan/dissectors/packet-dvbci.c in the DVB-CI dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.9 and 1.10.x before 1.10.1 does not validate a certain length value before decrementing it, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit) via a crafted packet.
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CVE-2013-4930- CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 Medium
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-20
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
The dissect_dvbci_tpdu_hdr function in epan/dissectors/packet-dvbci.c in the DVB-CI dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.9 and 1.10.x before 1.10.1 does not validate a certain length value before decrementing it, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit) via a crafted packet.
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CVE-2013-4930- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2013-4775 No score
The dissect_dvbci_tpdu_hdr function in epan/dissectors/packet-dvbci.c in the DVB-CI dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.9 and 1.10.x before 1.10.1 does not validate a certain length value before decrementing it, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit) via a crafted packet.
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EUVD-2013-4775- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-xcx8-q7pv-wgcg No score
The dissect_dvbci_tpdu_hdr function in epan/dissectors/packet-dvbci.c in the DVB-CI dissector in...
The dissect_dvbci_tpdu_hdr function in epan/dissectors/packet-dvbci.c in the DVB-CI dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.9 and 1.10.x before 1.10.1 does not validate a certain length value before decrementing it, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit) via a crafted packet.
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GHSA-xcx8-q7pv-wgcg- Weakness
- CWE-20
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSV No score
The dissect_dvbci_tpdu_hdr function in epan/dissectors/packet-dvbci.c in the DVB-CI dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.9 and 1.10.x before 1.10.1 does not validate a certain length value before decrementing it, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit) via a crafted packet.
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CVE-2013-4930- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2013-4930 No score
The dissect_dvbci_tpdu_hdr function in epan/dissectors/packet-dvbci.c in the DVB-CI dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.9 and 1.10.x before 1.10.1 does not validate a certain length value before decrementing it, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit) via a crafted packet.
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DEBIAN-CVE-2013-4930- Updated
- 2026-11-02
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OSVMGASA-2013-0236 No score
Updated wireshark package fixes security vulnerabilities
The Bluetooth SDP dissector could go into a large loop (CVE-2013-4927). The DIS dissector could go into a large loop (CVE-2013-4929). The DVB-CI dissector could crash (CVE-2013-4930). The GSM RR dissector (and possibly others) could go into a large loop (CVE-2013-4931). The GSM A Common dissector could crash (CVE-2013-4932). The Netmon file parser could crash (CVE-2013-4933, CVE-2013-4934). The ASN.1 PER dissector could crash (CVE-2013-4935).
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MGASA-2013-0236- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVopenSUSE-SU-2024:10199-1 No score
wireshark-2.2.2-1.1 on GA media
These are all security issues fixed in the wireshark-2.2.2-1.1 package on the GA media of openSUSE Tumbleweed.
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openSUSE-SU-2024:10199-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVSUSE-SU-2015:0426-1 No score
Security update for wireshark
wireshark has been updated to version 1.10.11 to fix five security issues.
These security issues have been fixed:
* SigComp UDVM buffer overflow (CVE-2014-8710).
* AMQP dissector crash (CVE-2014-8711).
* NCP dissector crashes (CVE-2014-8712, CVE-2014-8713).
* TN5250 infinite loops (CVE-2014-8714).
This non-security issue has been fixed:
* enable zlib (bnc#899303).
Further bug fixes and updated protocol support as listed in:
https://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.10.11.html https://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.10.11.html
Security Issues:
* CVE-2014-8711
<http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-8711>
* CVE-2014-8710
<http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-8710>
* CVE-2014-8714
<http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-8714>
* CVE-2014-8712
<http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-8712>
* CVE-2014-8713
<http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-8713>
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SUSE-SU-2015:0426-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVSUSE-SU-2015:0653-1 No score
Security update for wireshark
wireshark has been updated to version 1.10.11 to fix five security issues.
These security issues have been fixed:
* SigComp UDVM buffer overflow (CVE-2014-8710).
* AMQP dissector crash (CVE-2014-8711).
* NCP dissector crashes (CVE-2014-8712, CVE-2014-8713).
* TN5250 infinite loops (CVE-2014-8714).
This non-security issue has been fixed:
* enable zlib (bnc#899303).
Further bug fixes and updated protocol support as listed in:
https://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.10.11.html https://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.10.11.html
Security Issues:
* CVE-2014-8711
<http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-8711>
* CVE-2014-8710
<http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-8710>
* CVE-2014-8714
<http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-8714>
* CVE-2014-8712
<http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-8712>
* CVE-2014-8713
<http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-8713>
- Record
SUSE-SU-2015:0653-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVSUSE-SU-2015:1098-1 No score
Security update for wireshark
wireshark has been updated to version 1.10.11 to fix five security issues.
These security issues have been fixed:
* SigComp UDVM buffer overflow (CVE-2014-8710).
* AMQP dissector crash (CVE-2014-8711).
* NCP dissector crashes (CVE-2014-8712, CVE-2014-8713).
* TN5250 infinite loops (CVE-2014-8714).
This non-security issue has been fixed:
* enable zlib (bnc#899303).
Further bug fixes and updated protocol support as listed in:
https://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.10.11.html https://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.10.11.html
Security Issues:
* CVE-2014-8711
<http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-8711>
* CVE-2014-8710
<http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-8710>
* CVE-2014-8714
<http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-8714>
* CVE-2014-8712
<http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-8712>
* CVE-2014-8713
<http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-8713>
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SUSE-SU-2015:1098-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2013-4930 No score
The dissect_dvbci_tpdu_hdr function in epan/dissectors/packet-dvbci.c in the DVB-CI dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.9 and 1.10.x before 1.10.1 does not validate a certain length value before decrementing it, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit) via a crafted packet.
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UBUNTU-CVE-2013-4930- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
wiresharkDebian:12 |
before 1.10.1-1 | 1.10.1-1 |
wiresharkDebian:13 |
before 1.10.1-1 | 1.10.1-1 |
wiresharkDebian:14 |
before 1.10.1-1 | 1.10.1-1 |
wiresharkDebian:6.0 From an advisory covering 5 CVEs |
before 1.2.11-6+squeeze11, plus listed versions 1.2.11-61.2.11-6+squeeze11.2.11-6+squeeze101.2.11-6+squeeze21.2.11-6+squeeze4 Show 5 moreShow less1.2.11-6+squeeze51.2.11-6+squeeze61.2.11-6+squeeze71.2.11-6+squeeze81.2.11-6+squeeze9 |
1.2.11-6+squeeze11 |
wiresharkDebian:7 From an advisory covering 5 CVEs |
before 1.8.2-5wheezy5, plus listed versions 1.8.2-5wheezy21.8.2-5wheezy31.8.2-5wheezy4 |
1.8.2-5wheezy5 |
wiresharkMageia:2 From an advisory covering 8 CVEs |
before 1.6.16-1.1.mga2 | 1.6.16-1.1.mga2 |
wiresharkMageia:3 From an advisory covering 8 CVEs |
before 1.8.9-1.mga3 | 1.8.9-1.mga3 |
wiresharkopenSUSE:Tumbleweed From an advisory covering 262 CVEs |
before 2.2.2-1.1 | 2.2.2-1.1 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| affected | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2013-4930 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.0) in Wireshark, published July 29, 2013. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 3.74%, the 89th percentile. Fixed in wireshark 1.10.1-1.
References
secunia.com/advisories/54371
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-08/msg00009.html
wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2013-48.html
debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2734
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gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-201308-05.xml
bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=8916
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16929
anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=50474
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-4930
github.com/advisories/GHSA-xcx8-q7pv-wgcg
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-4930
advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2013-0236.html
bugs.mageia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=10858
suse.com/support/update/announcement/2015/suse-su-20150426-1
bugzilla.suse.com/813217
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2013-4930
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2013-4930
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