CVE-2018-18226
First published: Fri Oct 12 2018(Updated: )
In Wireshark 2.6.0 to 2.6.3, the Steam IHS Discovery dissector could consume system memory. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-steam-ihs-discovery.c by changing the memory-management approach.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/wireshark | 2.6.20-0+deb10u4 2.6.20-0+deb10u7 3.4.10-0+deb11u1 4.0.6-1~deb12u1 4.0.10-1 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | >=2.6.0<=2.6.3 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00027.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105583
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041909
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=15171
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git;a=commit;h=6e920ddc3cad2886ef07ca1a8e50e2a5c50986f7
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4359
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2018-48.html
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-18226
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=6e920ddc3cad2886ef07ca1a8e50e2a5c50986f7
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-18226?
CVE-2018-18226 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to excessive memory consumption in Wireshark.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18226?
To fix CVE-2018-18226, update Wireshark to versions 2.6.20-0+deb10u4, 2.6.20-0+deb10u7, 3.4.10-0+deb11u1, 4.0.6-1~deb12u1, or 4.0.10-1.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2018-18226?
Wireshark versions 2.6.0 to 2.6.3 are affected by CVE-2018-18226.
Is CVE-2018-18226 present in Debian GNU/Linux?
Yes, CVE-2018-18226 is present in Debian GNU/Linux 9.0 running affected versions of Wireshark.
What component of Wireshark is impacted by CVE-2018-18226?
The Steam IHS Discovery dissector in Wireshark is impacted by CVE-2018-18226.
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