CVE-2018-7325
First published: Fri Feb 23 2018(Updated: )
In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.4 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.12, epan/dissectors/packet-rpki-rtr.c had an infinite loop that was addressed by validating a length field.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | >=2.2.0<=2.2.12 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | >=2.4.0<=2.4.4 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103158
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=14414
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git;a=commit;h=7be234d06ea39ab6a88115ae41d71060f1f15e3c
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00010.html
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2018-06.html
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=7be234d06ea39ab6a88115ae41d71060f1f15e3c
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-7325?
CVE-2018-7325 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for an infinite loop.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7325?
To fix CVE-2018-7325, update Wireshark to versions 2.4.5 or later or 2.2.13 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-7325?
CVE-2018-7325 affects Wireshark versions 2.4.0 to 2.4.4 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.12.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-7325?
CVE-2018-7325 is a denial-of-service vulnerability that results from an infinite loop.
Which operating systems are impacted by CVE-2018-7325?
CVE-2018-7325 impacts Wireshark installations on various operating systems, including Debian Linux 8.0.
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