CVE-2018-5335: Buffer Overflow
In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.3 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.11, the WCP dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-wcp.c by validating the available buffer length.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/wiresharkto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.6.20-0+deb10u4Fixed in 2.6.20-0+deb10u7Fixed in 3.4.10-0+deb11u1Fixed in 4.0.6-1~deb12u1Fixed in 4.0.10-1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5335?
CVE-2018-5335 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5335?
To fix CVE-2018-5335, you should upgrade Wireshark to version 2.4.4 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-5335?
CVE-2018-5335 affects Wireshark versions 2.4.0 to 2.4.3 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.11.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-5335?
CVE-2018-5335 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the WCP dissector of Wireshark.
Is CVE-2018-5335 being actively exploited?
As of now, there are no confirmed reports of CVE-2018-5335 being actively exploited in the wild.