CVE-2018-9257
First published: Wed Apr 04 2018(Updated: )
In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.5, the CQL dissector could go into an infinite loop. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-cql.c by checking for a nonzero number of columns.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | >=2.4.0<=2.4.5 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=14530
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git;a=commit;h=d7a9501b0439a5dbf24016a95b4896170d789dc2
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2018-22.html
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=d7a9501b0439a5dbf24016a95b4896170d789dc2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-9257?
CVE-2018-9257 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9257?
To fix CVE-2018-9257, upgrade Wireshark to version 2.4.6 or later.
What impact does CVE-2018-9257 have on Wireshark users?
CVE-2018-9257 can cause Wireshark to enter an infinite loop when dissecting certain CQL packets.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2018-9257?
Wireshark versions 2.4.0 to 2.4.5 are affected by CVE-2018-9257.
What component of Wireshark is vulnerable in CVE-2018-9257?
The CQL dissector is the component vulnerable in CVE-2018-9257.
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- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
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- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/references
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- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
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- vendor/wireshark
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- version/wireshark wireshark/2.4.0
- version/wireshark wireshark/2.4.5