Out-of-bounds Read in Wireshark
CVE-2024-0207

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wireshark
Status
Wireshark
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 January 2024

What is CVE-2024-0207?

A vulnerability in Wireshark, specifically in version 4.2.0, allows for a denial of service due to an HTTP3 dissector crash. This vulnerability can be exploited through packet injection or by utilizing a specially crafted capture file, potentially disrupting service availability. Users are encouraged to assess their environments for exposure to this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Wireshark 4.2.0 < 4.2.1

References

https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2024-03.html
https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/19502
issue-tracking

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Dexter Gerig
.