CVE-2017-15190
First published: Tue Oct 10 2017(Updated: )
In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.1, the RTSP dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-rtsp.c by correcting the scope of a variable.
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/101229
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=14077
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/23635
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git;a=commit;h=e27870eaa6efa1c2dac08aa41a67fe9f0839e6e0
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2017-45.html
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=e27870eaa6efa1c2dac08aa41a67fe9f0839e6e0
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-15190?
CVE-2017-15190 has a low severity rating as it results in a crash in Wireshark but does not allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15190?
To fix CVE-2017-15190, update to Wireshark version 2.4.2 or later where this vulnerability is addressed.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2017-15190?
CVE-2017-15190 affects Wireshark versions 2.4.0 and 2.4.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-15190?
CVE-2017-15190 is a denial of service vulnerability caused by an issue in the RTSP dissector.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-15190?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2017-15190, so it is recommended to upgrade to a secure version.
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