CVE-2014-5164
The rlc_decode_li function in epan/dissectors/packet-rlc.c in the RLC dissector in Wireshark 1.10...
CVE-2014-5164 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.0) in Wireshark, published August 1, 2014. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 2.81%, the 86th percentile. Fixed in wireshark 1.12.0+git+4fab41a1-1.
- Severity
- 5.0 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 2.81%EPSS, 86th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
1.12.0+git+4fab41a1-1wireshark +6 more
Description
The rlc_decode_li function in epan/dissectors/packet-rlc.c in the RLC dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.9 initializes a certain structure member only after this member is used, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
wiresharkDebian:12 | before 1.12.0+git+4fab41a1-1 | 1.12.0+git+4fab41a1-1 |
wiresharkDebian:13 | before 1.12.0+git+4fab41a1-1 | 1.12.0+git+4fab41a1-1 |
wiresharkDebian:14 | before 1.12.0+git+4fab41a1-1 | 1.12.0+git+4fab41a1-1 |
wiresharkDebian:7 From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 1.8.2-5wheezy11, plus listed versions 1.8.2-5wheezy101.8.2-5wheezy21.8.2-5wheezy31.8.2-5wheezy41.8.2-5wheezy5 Show 4 moreShow less1.8.2-5wheezy61.8.2-5wheezy71.8.2-5wheezy81.8.2-5wheezy9 | 1.8.2-5wheezy11 |
wiresharkMageia:3 From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 1.10.9-1.mga3 | 1.10.9-1.mga3 |
wiresharkMageia:4 From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 1.10.9-1.mga4 | 1.10.9-1.mga4 |
wiresharkopenSUSE:Tumbleweed From an advisory covering 262 CVEs | before 2.2.2-1.1 | 2.2.2-1.1 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
The rlc_decode_li function in epan/dissectors/packet-rlc.c in the RLC dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.9 initializes a certain structure member only after this member is used, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
- Record
CVE-2014-5164- CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 Medium
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-119
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
The rlc_decode_li function in epan/dissectors/packet-rlc.c in the RLC dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.9 initializes a certain structure member only after this member is used, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
- Record
CVE-2014-5164- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2014-5062No score
The rlc_decode_li function in epan/dissectors/packet-rlc.c in the RLC dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.9 initializes a certain structure member only after this member is used, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
- Record
EUVD-2014-5062- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-rvwg-rrqh-4xf6No score
The rlc_decode_li function in epan/dissectors/packet-rlc.c in the RLC dissector in Wireshark 1.10...
The rlc_decode_li function in epan/dissectors/packet-rlc.c in the RLC dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.9 initializes a certain structure member only after this member is used, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
- Record
GHSA-rvwg-rrqh-4xf6- Weakness
- CWE-119
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVNo score
The rlc_decode_li function in epan/dissectors/packet-rlc.c in the RLC dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.9 initializes a certain structure member only after this member is used, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
- Record
CVE-2014-5164- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2014-5164No score
The rlc_decode_li function in epan/dissectors/packet-rlc.c in the RLC dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.9 initializes a certain structure member only after this member is used, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2014-5164- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVMGASA-2014-0326No score
Updated wireshark package fix security vulnerabilities
The Catapult DCT2000 and IrDA dissectors could underrun a buffer (CVE-2014-5161, CVE-2014-5162).
The GSM Management dissector could crash (CVE-2014-5163).
The RLC dissector could crash (CVE-2014-5164).
The ASN.1 BER dissector could crash (CVE-2014-5165).
The wireshark package has been updated to version 1.10.9 to fix these issues and other bugs.
- Record
MGASA-2014-0326- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVopenSUSE-SU-2024:10199-1No 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.
- Record
openSUSE-SU-2024:10199-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2014-5164No score
The rlc_decode_li function in epan/dissectors/packet-rlc.c in the RLC dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.9 initializes a certain structure member only after this member is used, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
- Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2014-5164- Updated
- 2026-11-02
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.
References
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00058.html
wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2014-10.html
debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3002
bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=9795
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code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=ba6eb5c72ffe82ca0e51c7083240975a5b118ad2
secunia.com/advisories/57593
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-5164
github.com/advisories/GHSA-rvwg-rrqh-4xf6
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-5164
advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0326.html
bugs.mageia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=13839
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-5164
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2014-5164
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-1210
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