CVE-2018-7326
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-lltd.c had an infinite loop that was addressed by using a correct integer data type.
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 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103158
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=14419
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git;a=commit;h=293b999425e998d6cde0d9149648e421ea7687d0
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2018-06.html
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=293b999425e998d6cde0d9149648e421ea7687d0
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-7326?
CVE-2018-7326 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause an infinite loop in Wireshark.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7326?
To fix CVE-2018-7326, update Wireshark to version 2.4.5 or later for the 2.4.x series and version 2.2.13 or later for the 2.2.x series.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2018-7326?
Wireshark versions 2.4.0 to 2.4.4 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.12 are affected by CVE-2018-7326.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-7326?
CVE-2018-7326 is a logic flaw vulnerability that leads to an infinite loop during packet dissection.
Who is impacted by CVE-2018-7326?
Users of Wireshark versions specified in CVE-2018-7326 are impacted, particularly those analyzing network traffic.
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