CVE-2018-7330
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-thread.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=14428
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git;a=commit;h=8ad0c5b3683a17d9e2e16bbf25869140fd5c1c66
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2018-06.html
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=8ad0c5b3683a17d9e2e16bbf25869140fd5c1c66
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-7330?
CVE-2018-7330 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause an infinite loop.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7330?
To fix CVE-2018-7330, update Wireshark to versions 2.4.5 or later, or to version 2.2.13 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-7330?
CVE-2018-7330 affects Wireshark versions 2.4.0 to 2.4.4 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.12.
What type of issue is associated with CVE-2018-7330?
CVE-2018-7330 is associated with an infinite loop vulnerability in the Wireshark dissector code.
Is CVE-2018-7330 remotely exploitable?
CVE-2018-7330 is not remotely exploitable but may affect local users processing certain packet captures.
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