CVE-2018-7324: High severity Wireshark Wireshark vulnerability
Published Feb 23, 2018
·Updated
In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.4 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.12, epan/dissectors/packet-sccp.c had an infinite loop that was addressed by using a correct integer data type.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Wireshark Wireshark>=2.2.0<=2.2.12
Wireshark Wireshark>=2.4.0<=2.4.4
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Remediation
Event History
Feb 23, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-7324?
CVE-2018-7324 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-7324?
To fix CVE-2018-7324, you should upgrade Wireshark to version 2.4.5 or later.
3
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2018-7324?
CVE-2018-7324 affects Wireshark versions 2.4.0 to 2.4.4 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.12.
4
Does CVE-2018-7324 affect Debian Linux?
Yes, CVE-2018-7324 affects Debian Linux 7.0 and 8.0 if they have the vulnerable versions of Wireshark installed.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-7324 categorized as?
CVE-2018-7324 is categorized as an infinite loop vulnerability within the Wireshark dissector.