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.
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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.
April 29, 2011
April 29, 2026
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Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Metasploit modules) (4 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
Wireshark 1.4.4 - DECT Dissector Remote Buffer Overflow
Open source ↗Wireshark 1.4.4 - 'packet-dect.c' Local Stack Buffer Overflow (Metasploit) (1)
Open source ↗Wireshark 1.4.4 - 'packet-dect.c' Remote Stack Buffer Overflow (Metasploit) (2)
Open source ↗Wireshark 1.4.1 < 1.4.4 - Local Overflow (SEH)
Open source ↗Wireshark packet-dect.c Stack Buffer Overflow
Open source ↗Wireshark packet-dect.c Stack Buffer Overflow (local)
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