CVE-2017-15189
First published: Tue Oct 10 2017(Updated: )
In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.1, the DOCSIS dissector could go into an infinite loop. This was addressed in plugins/docsis/packet-docsis.c by adding decrements.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | =2.4.0 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =2.4.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101228
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=14080
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/23663
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git;a=commit;h=625bab309d9dd21db2d8ae2aa3511810d32842a8
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2017-46.html
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=625bab309d9dd21db2d8ae2aa3511810d32842a8
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-15189?
CVE-2017-15189 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for an infinite loop impacting performance.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15189?
To fix CVE-2017-15189, upgrade to Wireshark version 2.4.2 or later where the issue has been addressed.
What does CVE-2017-15189 affect?
CVE-2017-15189 affects Wireshark versions 2.4.0 and 2.4.1 specifically through the DOCSIS dissector.
Can CVE-2017-15189 cause system crashes?
While CVE-2017-15189 may not cause crashes, it can lead to freezing and unresponsiveness during packet analysis.
Is CVE-2017-15189 a known issue in earlier versions of Wireshark?
Yes, CVE-2017-15189 is a known issue specifically in Wireshark versions 2.4.0 and 2.4.1.
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