CVE-2018-14368
First published: Thu Jul 19 2018(Updated: )
In Wireshark 2.6.0 to 2.6.1, 2.4.0 to 2.4.7, and 2.2.0 to 2.2.15, the Bazaar protocol dissector could go into an infinite loop. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-bzr.c by properly handling items that are too long.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | >=2.2.0<=2.2.15 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | >=2.4.0<=2.4.7 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | >=2.6.0<=2.6.1 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00027.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104847
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041608
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=14841
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git;a=commit;h=6c44312f465014eb409d766a9828b7f101f6251c
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00045.html
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2018-40.html
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=6c44312f465014eb409d766a9828b7f101f6251c
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-14368?
The CVE-2018-14368 vulnerability is considered to have a medium severity due to the infinite loop it can cause in Wireshark.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14368?
To fix CVE-2018-14368, upgrade Wireshark to version 2.6.2 or later, 2.4.8 or later, or 2.2.16 or later.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2018-14368?
CVE-2018-14368 affects Wireshark versions 2.6.0 to 2.6.1, 2.4.0 to 2.4.7, and 2.2.0 to 2.2.15.
Does CVE-2018-14368 affect Debian users?
Yes, CVE-2018-14368 can affect users of Debian GNU/Linux 8.0 if they are using the vulnerable versions of Wireshark.
How does CVE-2018-14368 impact Wireshark's functionality?
CVE-2018-14368 causes the Bazaar protocol dissector in Wireshark to go into an infinite loop, potentially leading to a denial of service.
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