CVE-2021-4186: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Dec 30, 2021
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Updated

Crash in the Gryphon dissector in Wireshark 3.4.0 to 3.4.10 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file

Affected Software

3 affected components
Wireshark Wireshark>=3.4.0<=3.4.10
fedoraproject fedora=34
fedoraproject fedora=35

Event History

Dec 30, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-4186?

CVE-2021-4186 is a vulnerability in Wireshark 3.4.0 to 3.4.10 that allows denial of service through packet injection or crafted capture file.

2

How does CVE-2021-4186 affect Wireshark?

CVE-2021-4186 affects Wireshark versions 3.4.0 to 3.4.10 by causing a crash in the Gryphon dissector and allowing denial of service.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-4186?

CVE-2021-4186 has a severity rating of 7.5 out of 10, indicating a high level of threat.

4

How can denial of service occur through CVE-2021-4186?

Denial of service can occur through CVE-2021-4186 by exploiting the vulnerability in the Gryphon dissector in Wireshark, either through packet injection or using a crafted capture file.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-4186?

Yes, updating Wireshark to a version beyond 3.4.10 will fix the vulnerability CVE-2021-4186.

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