CVE-2018-7332: 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-reload.c had an infinite loop that was addressed by validating a length.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Wireshark Wireshark>=2.2.0<=2.2.12
Wireshark Wireshark>=2.4.0<=2.4.4
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
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-2018-7332?
CVE-2018-7332 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service through an infinite loop.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-7332?
To fix CVE-2018-7332, upgrade Wireshark to version 2.4.5 or 2.2.13 or later.
3
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2018-7332?
CVE-2018-7332 affects Wireshark versions 2.4.0 to 2.4.4 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.12.
4
Does CVE-2018-7332 affect Debian systems?
Yes, CVE-2018-7332 affects Debian GNU/Linux version 7.0 when Wireshark versions within the vulnerable ranges are installed.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-7332?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2018-7332; the recommended action is to update the software.