AppleTalk Dissector Crash Allows Denial of Service via Packet Injection
CVE-2024-9781

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wireshark
Status
Wireshark
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 October 2024

Summary

A vulnerability present in Wireshark allows for denial of service through the AppleTalk and RELOAD Framing dissectors. This issue arises in versions 4.4.0 and 4.2.0 to 4.2.7 when malicious actors inject packets or utilize specially crafted capture files. Users of the affected versions are encouraged to upgrade their software to maintain optimal security and functionality. This vulnerability emphasizes the importance of securing network analysis tools against potential exploitation vectors.

Affected Version(s)

Wireshark 4.4.0 < 4.4.1

Wireshark 4.2.0 < 4.2.8

References

https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2024-13.html
https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/20114
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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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