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CVE-2011-1591

HighPublished

Stack-based buffer overflow in the DECT dissector in epan/dissectors/packet-dect.c in Wireshark 1.4.x before 1.4.5 allows remote attackers to execute...

Published: Apr 29, 2011
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: redhat
Evidence observed: Apr 18, 2011

Primary CVSS

9.3/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

41.7%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 98.7%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Stack-based buffer overflow in the DECT dissector in epan/dissectors/packet-dect.c in Wireshark 1.4.x before 1.4.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .pcap file.

Sources

Wireshark 1.4.1 < 1.4.4 - Local Overflow (SEH)Exploit
sickness · windows · Apr 18, 2011
Wireshark 1.4.4 - 'packet-dect.c' Local Stack Buffer Overflow (Metasploit) (1)Exploit
Metasploit · windows · Apr 19, 2011
Wireshark 1.4.4 - 'packet-dect.c' Remote Stack Buffer Overflow (Metasploit) (2)

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Exploit

Metasploit · windows · Apr 19, 2011

Wireshark 1.4.4 - DECT Dissector Remote Buffer OverflowExploit

ipv · linux · Nov 22, 2011