CVE-2023-0413: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Jan 24, 2023
·
Updated

Dissection engine bug in Wireshark 4.0.0 to 4.0.2 and 3.6.0 to 3.6.10 and allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file

Affected Software

2 affected components
Wireshark Wireshark>=3.6.0<=3.6.10
Wireshark Wireshark>=4.0.0<=4.0.2

Event History

Jan 24, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jan 26, 2023
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:18 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Wireshark bug?

The vulnerability ID for this Wireshark bug is CVE-2023-0413.

2

What is the affected version range of Wireshark?

The affected version range of Wireshark is 4.0.0 to 4.0.2 and 3.6.0 to 3.6.10.

3

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited through packet injection or a crafted capture file, leading to denial of service.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0413?

The severity of CVE-2023-0413 is medium.

5

Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?

Yes, updates have been released to address this vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest version of Wireshark.

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