CVE-2018-9267
First published: Wed Apr 04 2018(Updated: )
In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.5 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.13, epan/dissectors/packet-lapd.c has a memory leak.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | >=2.2.0<=2.2.13 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | >=2.4.0<=2.4.5 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=14482
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git;a=commit;h=8ed057f7faa709dbde34b91f0715a957837f74d9
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00010.html
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2018-24.html
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=8ed057f7faa709dbde34b91f0715a957837f74d9
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-9267?
CVE-2018-9267 has been classified with medium severity due to its potential impact on memory management.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9267?
To fix CVE-2018-9267, you should upgrade Wireshark to version 2.4.6 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-9267?
CVE-2018-9267 affects Wireshark versions between 2.4.0 to 2.4.5 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.13.
Is CVE-2018-9267 specific to any operating system?
CVE-2018-9267 is specifically noted in the context of Debian GNU/Linux version 8.0 with Wireshark installed.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-9267?
CVE-2018-9267 is identified as a memory leak vulnerability in Wireshark's packet parsing code.
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