CVE-2017-6467
First published: Sat Mar 04 2017(Updated: )
In Wireshark 2.2.0 to 2.2.4 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.10, there is a Netscaler file parser infinite loop, triggered by a malformed capture file. This was addressed in wiretap/netscaler.c by changing the restrictions on file size.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | >=2.0.0<=2.0.10 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | >=2.2.0<=2.2.4 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3811
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96561
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=12083
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git;a=commit;h=284ad58d288722a8725401967bff0c4455488f0c
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2017-11.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6467?
CVE-2017-6467 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6467?
To address CVE-2017-6467, update Wireshark to a version above 2.2.4 or 2.0.10.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-6467?
CVE-2017-6467 affects Wireshark versions 2.2.0 to 2.2.4 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.10.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-6467?
CVE-2017-6467 is an infinite loop vulnerability triggered by a malformed capture file.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-6467?
There is no confirmed workaround for CVE-2017-6467; updating the software is the recommended solution.
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