PT-2018-2654
CVE-2018-19625
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Published
2018-04-03
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Updated
2024-06-15
Description by
CVSS 3.1
5.5
MediumMetricsAV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Wireshark versions 2.4.0 through 2.4.10
Wireshark versions 2.6.0 through 2.6.4
Description
The issue is related to a buffer over-read in memory, which could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service using a specially crafted packet. The dissection engine could crash due to a heap-based buffer over-read.
Recommendations
For Wireshark versions 2.4.0 through 2.4.10, update to a version where the issue is addressed, such as by applying the fix in epan/tvbuff composite.c that prevents a heap-based buffer over-read.
For Wireshark versions 2.6.0 through 2.6.4, update to a version where the issue is addressed, such as by applying the fix in epan/tvbuff composite.c that prevents a heap-based buffer over-read.
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