The dissect_capwap_data function in epan/dissectors/packet-capwap.c in the CAPWAP dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.16 and 1.8.x before 1.8.8 incorrectly uses a -1 data value to represent an error condition, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
CVE-2013-4074
This CVE was only ever scored under CVSS v2.0. NVD CVSS v2.0 base 5.0 — v2 rates that MEDIUM (v2 bands: LOW 0.0–3.9 / MEDIUM 4.0–6.9 / HIGH 7.0–10.0; v2 has no CRITICAL band). Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P. CVSS v2 is an older, coarser metric than v3.1/v4.0 (no Scope, no User Interaction, no Attack Requirements), so it is not directly comparable to a v3 or v4 score. NVD has never re-scored this record under v3. EPSS predicts 60.6% exploitation probability in the next 30 days, which is reflected in EG Risk but does not lift the v2 base. Confidence: LOW.
- High exploitation likelihood — EPSS 61%
- Public exploit code is available (Metasploit, Exploit-DB (verified), epss top5pct, epss high, public exploit)
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v2.0 (legacy)
- 5.0MEDIUMNVD never assigned a CVSS v3 rating to this CVE
- EG Score
- 5.0(low)
- EG Risk
- 53(Track)EG Risk 53/100SSVC: Track
EG Risk is EchelonGraph's 0–100 priority score: it fuses intrinsic severity with real-world exploitation and automatability so you can rank equal-severity CVEs and fix the most dangerous first. Higher = act sooner. Distinct from the 0–10 EG Score (severity).
How it’s computedSeverity50% × 45%Exploitation65% × 40%Automatability30% × 15%Action: Routine — remediate on your standard cadence. - EPSS PROB
- 61%
- EPSS %ILE
- 99%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
June 9, 2013
Last Modified
April 29, 2026
References (34)
- cve@mitrehttp://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk/epan/dissectors/packet-capwap.c?r1=43716&r2=43715&pathrev=43716
- cve@mitrehttp://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=43716
- cve@mitrehttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00194.html
- cve@mitrehttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00196.html
- cve@mitrehttp://osvdb.org/show/osvdb/94091
- cve@mitrehttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/126848/Wireshark-CAPWAP-Dissector-Denial-Of-Service.html
- cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/53762
- cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/54425
- cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2709
- cve@mitrehttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33556
- cve@mitrehttp://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-201308-05.xml
- cve@mitrehttp://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:172
- cve@mitrehttp://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.6.16.html
- cve@mitrehttp://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.8.8.html
- cve@mitrehttp://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2013-32.html
Affected Packages
(5 across 5 ecosystems)
Debian:11(1)
| Package | Vulnerable range | Fixed in | Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| wireshark | — | 1.10.0-1 | — |
Debian:12(1)
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|---|---|---|---|
| wireshark | — | 1.10.0-1 | — |
Debian:13(1)
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|---|---|---|---|
| wireshark | — | 1.10.0-1 | — |
Debian:14(1)
| Package | Vulnerable range | Fixed in | Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| wireshark | — | 1.10.0-1 | — |
Debian:7(1)
| Package | Vulnerable range | Fixed in | Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| wireshark | 1.8.2-5wheezy2, 1.8.2-5wheezy3 | 1.8.2-5wheezy4 | — |
Data Freshness Timeline
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Publicly available exploits
(2 references)Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
- Exploit-DBEDB-33556✓ verifiedFirst seen May 28, 2014
Wireshark CAPWAP Dissector - Denial of Service (Metasploit)
Open source ↗ - Metasploitauxiliary/dos/wireshark/capwap✓ verifiedFirst seen Apr 28, 2014
Wireshark CAPWAP Dissector DoS
Open source ↗
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