CVE-2017-11409
First published: Tue Jul 18 2017(Updated: )
In Wireshark 2.0.0 to 2.0.13, the GPRS LLC dissector could go into a large loop. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-gprs-llc.c by using a different integer data type.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | >=2.0.0<=2.0.13 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99914
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038966
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=13603
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git;a=commit;h=57b83bbbd76f543eb8d108919f13b662910bff9a
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00010.html
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2017-37.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11409?
CVE-2017-11409 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11409?
To fix CVE-2017-11409, update Wireshark to version 2.0.14 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-11409?
CVE-2017-11409 affects Wireshark versions from 2.0.0 to 2.0.13 and Debian GNU/Linux 8.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-11409?
CVE-2017-11409 is a denial-of-service vulnerability in the GPRS LLC dissector of Wireshark.
Can CVE-2017-11409 lead to data compromise?
CVE-2017-11409 primarily leads to denial of service and does not result in data compromise.
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