CVE-2018-9258: Input Validation

Published Apr 4, 2018
·
Updated

In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.5, the TCP dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-tcp.c by preserving valid data sources.

Affected Software

21 affected componentsFixes available
Wireshark Wireshark>=2.4.0<=2.4.5
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
alpine/wireshark>=2.4.0<2.4.6-r0
2.4.6-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.4.0<2.4.6-r0
2.4.6-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.4.0<2.4.6-r0
2.4.6-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.4.0<2.4.6-r0
2.4.6-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.4.0<2.4.6-r0
2.4.6-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.4.0<2.4.6-r0
2.4.6-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.4.0<2.4.6-r0
2.4.6-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.4.0<2.4.6-r0
2.4.6-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.4.0<2.4.6-r0
2.4.6-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.4.0<2.4.6-r0
2.4.6-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.4.0<2.4.6-r0
2.4.6-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.4.0<2.4.6-r0
2.4.6-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.4.0<2.4.6-r0
2.4.6-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.4.0<2.4.6-r0
2.4.6-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.4.0<2.4.6-r0
2.4.6-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.4.0<2.2.14-r0
2.2.14-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.4.0<2.4.6-r0
2.4.6-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.4.0<2.4.6-r0
2.4.6-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.4.0<2.4.6-r0
2.4.6-r0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/wireshark to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.6-r0
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/wireshark to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.2.14-r0

Event History

Apr 4, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·07:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9258?

CVE-2018-9258 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for a crash in the TCP dissector.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-9258?

To fix CVE-2018-9258, update Wireshark to version 2.4.6 or later.

3

Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2018-9258?

Wireshark versions 2.4.0 through 2.4.5 are affected by CVE-2018-9258.

4

Is CVE-2018-9258 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2018-9258 is not classified as remotely exploitable as it requires local access to the application.

5

What component of Wireshark is affected by CVE-2018-9258?

The TCP dissector component of Wireshark is affected by CVE-2018-9258.

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