CVE-2018-9269: 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-giop.c has a memory leak.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Wireshark Wireshark>=2.2.0<=2.2.13
Wireshark Wireshark>=2.4.0<=2.4.5
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
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-2018-9269?
CVE-2018-9269 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its memory leak impact.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-9269?
To fix CVE-2018-9269, upgrade Wireshark to version 2.4.6 or later, or 2.2.14 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2018-9269?
CVE-2018-9269 affects Wireshark versions 2.4.0 to 2.4.5 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.13, as well as Debian 7.0 and 8.0.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-9269?
CVE-2018-9269 is a memory leak vulnerability found in Wireshark's GIOP dissector.
5
How can I verify if I am affected by CVE-2018-9269?
You can verify if you're affected by checking the Wireshark version installed on your system and comparing it with the affected version range.