CVE-2018-9265: High severity Wireshark Wireshark vulnerability
Published Apr 4, 2018
·Updated
In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.5 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.13, epan/dissectors/packet-tn3270.c has a memory leak.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Wireshark Wireshark>=2.2.0<=2.2.13
Wireshark Wireshark>=2.4.0<=2.4.5
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Remediation
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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-9265?
CVE-2018-9265 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its nature as a memory leak affecting Wireshark.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-9265?
To fix CVE-2018-9265, users should upgrade Wireshark to version 2.4.6 or later, or to version 2.2.14 or later.
3
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2018-9265?
CVE-2018-9265 affects Wireshark versions 2.4.0 to 2.4.5 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.13.
4
Is CVE-2018-9265 present in Debian Linux?
Yes, CVE-2018-9265 can impact Debian GNU/Linux versions that use the affected Wireshark versions.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-9265?
CVE-2018-9265 is categorized as a memory leak vulnerability in the Wireshark protocol dissector.