CVE-2018-7325: 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-rpki-rtr.c had an infinite loop that was addressed by validating a length field.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Wireshark Wireshark>=2.2.0<=2.2.12
Wireshark Wireshark>=2.4.0<=2.4.4
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-2018-7325?
CVE-2018-7325 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for an infinite loop.
2
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.
3
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.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-7325?
CVE-2018-7325 is a denial-of-service vulnerability that results from an infinite loop.
5
Which operating systems are impacted by CVE-2018-7325?
CVE-2018-7325 impacts Wireshark installations on various operating systems, including Debian Linux 8.0.