CVE-2019-10899: 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 SRVLOC dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-srvloc.c by preventing a heap-based buffer under-read.
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-2019-10899?
CVE-2019-10899 has a medium severity rating as it can lead to a crash of the Wireshark application.
How do I fix CVE-2019-10899?
To fix CVE-2019-10899, upgrade to Wireshark version 3.4.10-0+deb11u1, 3.4.16-0+deb11u1, 4.0.17-0+deb12u1, or 4.4.3-1.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2019-10899?
CVE-2019-10899 affects Wireshark versions 2.4.0 to 2.4.13, 2.6.0 to 2.6.7, and 3.0.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-10899?
CVE-2019-10899 is classified as a heap-based buffer under-read vulnerability in the SRVLOC dissector.
Who can be affected by CVE-2019-10899?
Users of Wireshark versions 2.4.x, 2.6.x, and 3.0.0 are at risk of experiencing crashes due to CVE-2019-10899.