Heap-based Buffer Overflow Affecting wireshark package, versions [4.0.0,4.0.6)


0.0
high

Snyk CVSS

    Attack Complexity Low
    User Interaction Required
    Confidentiality High
    Integrity High
    Availability High

    Threat Intelligence

    Exploit Maturity Proof of concept
    EPSS 0.07% (29th percentile)
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NVD
6.5 medium
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Red Hat
6.5 medium

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-UNMANAGED-WIRESHARK-5660615
  • published 30 May 2023
  • disclosed 18 May 2023
  • credit Austin Hackers Anonymous

How to fix?

Upgrade wireshark to version 4.0.6 or higher.

Overview

Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Heap-based Buffer Overflow such that it is possible to make Wireshark crash by injecting a malformed packet onto the wire or by convincing someone to read a malformed packet trace file.