CVE-2018-7328: 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-usb.c had an infinite loop that was addressed by rejecting short frame header 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-2018-7328?
CVE-2018-7328 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-7328?
To fix CVE-2018-7328, update Wireshark to version 2.4.5 or later, or to version 2.2.13 or later.
3
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2018-7328?
CVE-2018-7328 affects Wireshark versions 2.4.0 to 2.4.4 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.12.
4
What does CVE-2018-7328 exploit in Wireshark?
CVE-2018-7328 exploits an infinite loop in the USB dissector caused by short frame header lengths.
5
Can CVE-2018-7328 lead to data loss?
CVE-2018-7328 is primarily a denial-of-service vulnerability and is not directly associated with data loss.