CVE-2018-7327: 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-openflowv6.c had an infinite loop that was addressed by validating property lengths.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Wireshark Wireshark>=2.2.0<=2.2.12
Wireshark Wireshark>=2.4.0<=2.4.4
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-2018-7327?
CVE-2018-7327 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service through an infinite loop.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-7327?
To fix CVE-2018-7327, upgrade Wireshark to version 2.4.5 or later, or 2.2.13 or later.
3
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2018-7327?
CVE-2018-7327 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-2018-7327?
CVE-2018-7327 is a denial of service vulnerability caused by an infinite loop.
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Is CVE-2018-7327 being actively exploited?
There have been no public reports of CVE-2018-7327 being actively exploited in the wild.