CVE-2021-4183
First published: Thu Dec 30 2021(Updated: )
Crash in the pcapng file parser in Wireshark 3.6.0 allows denial of service via crafted capture file
Credit: cve@gitlab.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | =3.6.0 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =34 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =35 | |
| Oracle HTTP Server | =12.2.1.3.0 | |
| Oracle HTTP Server | =12.2.1.4.0 | |
| Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Kit | =8.8 |
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Reference Links
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-4183.json
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/17755
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/Q6XGBKWSQFCVYUN4ZK3O3NJIFP3OAFVT/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/R5AEK3XTOIOGCGUILUFISMGX54YJXWGJ/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-04
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2021-19.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-4183?
CVE-2021-4183 is a vulnerability in the pcapng file parser in Wireshark 3.6.0 that allows denial of service via crafted capture file.
How severe is CVE-2021-4183?
CVE-2021-4183 has a severity rating of medium (5.5).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-4183?
Wireshark 3.6.0, Fedoraproject Fedora 34 and 35, Oracle HTTP Server 12.2.1.3.0 and 12.2.1.4.0, and Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Kit 8.8 are affected by CVE-2021-4183.
How can the denial of service vulnerability be exploited in CVE-2021-4183?
The vulnerability in Wireshark 3.6.0 can be exploited by using a crafted capture file to crash the application.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-4183?
Yes, updating to a version of Wireshark that is not affected (after the vulnerability is fixed) will resolve the issue.
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