CVE-2019-10895: High severity Wireshark Wireshark vulnerability
In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.13, 2.6.0 to 2.6.7, and 3.0.0, the NetScaler file parser could crash. This was addressed in wiretap/netscaler.c by improving data validation.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/wiresharkto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.4.10-0+deb11u1Fixed in 3.4.16-0+deb11u1Fixed in 4.0.17-0+deb12u1Fixed in 4.0.11-1~deb12u1Fixed in 4.4.3-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
alpine/wiresharkto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.6.8-r0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-10895?
CVE-2019-10895 has a medium severity rating due to the possibility of a crash in the Wireshark application.
How do I fix CVE-2019-10895?
To fix CVE-2019-10895, update to Wireshark versions 3.4.10, 3.4.16, 4.0.17, 4.0.11, or 4.4.3, or to any above 2.4.13, 2.6.7, or 3.0.0.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2019-10895?
CVE-2019-10895 affects multiple versions of Wireshark across various platforms including Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, and openSUSE.
What could happen if CVE-2019-10895 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2019-10895 could lead to an unexpected crash of the Wireshark application, potentially causing a denial of service.
What versions of Wireshark are impacted by CVE-2019-10895?
Versions of Wireshark from 2.4.0 to 2.4.13, 2.6.0 to 2.6.7, and 3.0.0 are impacted by CVE-2019-10895.