CVE-2018-7330: 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-thread.c had an infinite loop that was addressed by using a correct integer data type.
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-2018-7330?
CVE-2018-7330 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause an infinite loop.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
Is CVE-2018-7330 remotely exploitable?
CVE-2018-7330 is not remotely exploitable but may affect local users processing certain packet captures.