CVE-2011-3266

Wireshark proto_tree_add_item DoS

Published Aug 24, 2011 CVSS 2.0 · 2.6 Low EPSS 2.3% KEV · Not listed
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.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2011-3230 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.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 11:29 PM
Reserved
Aug 23, 2011, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 24, 2011, 12:55 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:32 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jul 28, 2011, 12:00 AM