CVE-2017-9766
First published: Wed Jun 21 2017(Updated: )
In Wireshark 2.2.7, PROFINET IO data with a high recursion depth allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack exhaustion) in the dissect_IODWriteReq function in plugins/profinet/packet-dcerpc-pn-io.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | =2.2.7 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99187
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=13811
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git;a=commit;h=d6e888400ba64de3147d1111a4c23edf389b0000
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00010.html
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=d6e888400ba64de3147d1111a4c23edf389b0000
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-9766?
CVE-2017-9766 has a severity rating that indicates a potential denial of service due to stack exhaustion in Wireshark.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9766?
To fix CVE-2017-9766, update Wireshark to the latest version that addresses the vulnerability, specifically beyond version 2.2.7.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-9766 on affected systems?
The impact of CVE-2017-9766 on affected systems includes the possibility of remote denial of service attacks that can cause application crashes.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2017-9766?
CVE-2017-9766 specifically affects Wireshark version 2.2.7.
Is CVE-2017-9766 exploitable over the network?
Yes, CVE-2017-9766 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to affect system stability.
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