CVE-2018-7333
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-rpcrdma.c had an infinite loop that was addressed by validating a chunk size.
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=14449
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git;a=commit;h=bd6313181317bfe83842b27650b65f3c2b8d5dc9
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2018-06.html
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=bd6313181317bfe83842b27650b65f3c2b8d5dc9
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
What component of Wireshark does CVE-2018-7333 impact?
CVE-2018-7333 impacts the epan/dissectors/packet-rpcrdma.c component, causing an infinite loop.
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.
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