Wireshark ECMP Dissector Denial of Service Vulnerability
CVE-2024-11596

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wireshark
Status
Wireshark
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 November 2024

What is CVE-2024-11596?

A vulnerability exists in Wireshark versions 4.4.0 through 4.4.1 and 4.2.0 through 4.2.8 that can lead to a denial of service. This flaw allows an attacker to inject malicious packets or craft a specific capture file that, when processed by the ECMP dissector in Wireshark, can cause the application to crash. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to users who rely on Wireshark for network analysis, as it can disrupt their ability to analyze network traffic. Immediate action is recommended to ensure systems remain secure and functional.

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Affected Version(s)

Wireshark 4.4.0 < 4.4.2

Wireshark 4.2.0 < 4.2.9

References

https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2024-15.html
https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/20214
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Ivan Nardi
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