Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') in Wireshark
CVE-2024-0211

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wireshark
Status
Wireshark
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 January 2024

Summary

A denial of service vulnerability has been identified in Wireshark 4.2.0, specifically affecting the DOCSIS dissector. The flaw allows attackers to trigger a crash by injecting malicious packets or using crafted capture files. Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to service disruption, impacting the functionality of Wireshark for legitimate users. Users are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Wireshark 4.2.0 < 4.2.1

References

https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2024-05.html
https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/19557
issue-tracking

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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