CVE-2021-39926: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 19, 2021
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Updated

Buffer overflow in the Bluetooth HCIISO dissector in Wireshark 3.4.0 to 3.4.9 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
debian/wireshark
2.6.20-0+deb10u42.6.20-0+deb10u73.4.10-0+deb11u14.0.6-1~deb12u14.0.10-1
Wireshark Wireshark>=3.4.0<=3.4.9
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0

Event History

Nov 19, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-39926?

CVE-2021-39926 is a vulnerability that allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file in the Bluetooth HCI_ISO dissector in Wireshark versions 3.4.0 to 3.4.9.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-39926?

CVE-2021-39926 is classified as a high severity vulnerability with a severity rating of 7.5 out of 10.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-39926?

Wireshark versions 3.4.0 to 3.4.9 are affected by CVE-2021-39926.

4

How can CVE-2021-39926 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2021-39926, update your Wireshark software to version 3.4.10 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-39926?

More information about CVE-2021-39926 can be found at the following references: [GitLab Issue](https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/17649), [Wireshark Security Advisory](https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2021-08.html), [Debian Security Tracker](https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-39926).

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