CVE-2022-3725: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 27, 2022
·
Updated

Crash in the OPUS protocol dissector in Wireshark 3.6.0 to 3.6.8 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Wireshark Wireshark>=3.6.0<=3.6.8
Fedoraproject Fedora=37
debian/wireshark<4.0.0-1
4.0.0-1
debian/wireshark<4.0.0-1
4.0.0-1
debian/wireshark<4.0.0-1
4.0.0-1
debian/wireshark
4.0.17-0+deb12u34.4.18-0+deb13u14.4.19-0+deb13u14.6.9-1

Event History

Oct 27, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the CVE ID of this vulnerability?

The CVE ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-3725.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3725?

The severity of CVE-2022-3725 is high.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-3725?

Wireshark versions 3.6.0 to 3.6.8 and Fedora version 37 are affected by CVE-2022-3725.

4

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited through packet injection or a crafted capture file.

5

Are there any references available for CVE-2022-3725?

Yes, here are some references for CVE-2022-3725: [Link1](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-3725.json), [Link2](https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/18378), [Link3](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/OIEIFFZ27YKCTK5C2VT4OEQSHPQDBNSF/).

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