CVE-2018-7333: 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-rpcrdma.c had an infinite loop that was addressed by validating a chunk size.
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-2018-7333?
CVE-2018-7333 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for denial of service through an infinite loop.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-7333?
To fix CVE-2018-7333, upgrade Wireshark to version 2.4.5 or later, or 2.2.13 or later.
3
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2018-7333?
Wireshark versions 2.4.0 to 2.4.4 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.12 are affected by CVE-2018-7333.
4
What component of Wireshark does CVE-2018-7333 impact?
CVE-2018-7333 impacts the epan/dissectors/packet-rpcrdma.c component, causing an infinite loop.
5
Is CVE-2018-7333 related to remote code execution?
No, CVE-2018-7333 is not related to remote code execution; it primarily results in denial of service.