CVE-2018-9264: Buffer Overflow
In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.5 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.13, the ADB dissector could crash with a heap-based buffer overflow. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-adb.c by checking for a length inconsistency.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/wiresharkto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.6.20-0+deb10u4Fixed in 2.6.20-0+deb10u7Fixed in 3.4.10-0+deb11u1Fixed in 4.0.6-1~deb12u1Fixed in 4.0.10-1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-9264?
CVE-2018-9264 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for a heap-based buffer overflow leading to application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9264?
To fix CVE-2018-9264, update Wireshark to version 2.6.20 or later, or to any version above 2.4.5.
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2018-9264?
CVE-2018-9264 affects Wireshark versions 2.4.0 to 2.4.5 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.13.
Can CVE-2018-9264 lead to data loss?
While CVE-2018-9264 is primarily a crash vulnerability, it can potentially disrupt data analysis and lead to loss of unsaved work.
What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2018-9264?
CVE-2018-9264 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the ADB dissector of Wireshark that can cause application crashes.