CVE-2019-9214: Null Pointer Dereference
In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.12 and 2.6.0 to 2.6.6, the RPCAP dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-rpcap.c by avoiding an attempted dereference of a NULL conversation.
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
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alpine/wiresharkto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.6.7-r0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-9214?
CVE-2019-9214 is considered to be a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9214?
To fix CVE-2019-9214, upgrade to a fixed version of Wireshark such as 3.4.10-0+deb11u1 or later.
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2019-9214?
Versions of Wireshark from 2.4.0 to 2.4.12 and from 2.6.0 to 2.6.6 are affected by CVE-2019-9214.
What kind of issues does CVE-2019-9214 cause?
CVE-2019-9214 can lead to application crashes due to a NULL pointer dereference in the RPCAP dissector.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-9214?
Yes, patches addressing CVE-2019-9214 have been included in the updated versions of Wireshark.