Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the dissect_ldss_transfer function (epan/dissectors/packet-ldss.c) in the LDSS dissector in Wireshark 1.2.0 through 1.2.12 and 1.4.0 through 1.4.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an LDSS packet with a long digest line that triggers memory corruption.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | wireshark | 1.2.11-4 | — |
| Debian 13 | wireshark | 1.2.11-4 | — |
| Debian 12 | wireshark | 1.2.11-4 | — |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 6 | wireshark +2 | 1.2.13-1.el6_0.1 | RHSA-2010:0924 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | wireshark | 2.2.2-1.1 | openSUSE-SU-2024:10199-1 |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Exploit-DB 1
- Wireshark - LDSS Dissector Buffer Overflow EDB-15676 · dos · Dec 4, 2010 · verified
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Advisories 2
- RHSA-2010:0924 Red Hat Security Advisory: wireshark security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:10199-1 wireshark-2.2.2-1.1 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
References
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=5318
- SUSE-SR:2011:001 vendor-advisory
- http://blogs.sun.com/security/entry/buffer_overflow_vulnerability_in_wireshark
- ADV-2010-3093 vdb-entry
- 43068 third-party-advisory
- 42290 third-party-advisory
- 1024762 vdb-entry
- ADV-2011-0212 vdb-entry
- ADV-2010-3068 vdb-entry
- 69354 vdb-entry
- 42877 third-party-advisory
- SUSE-SR:2011:002 vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2010:0924 vendor-advisory
- 15676 exploit
- ADV-2011-0404 vdb-entry
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2010-14.html
- ADV-2011-0076 vdb-entry
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:14287 vdb-entry signature
- MDVSA-2010:242 vendor-advisory
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2010-13.html
- ADV-2010-3038 vdb-entry
- 42411 third-party-advisory
- 44987 vdb-entry