CVE-2023-0666: Wireshark RTPS Parsing Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 7, 2023
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Updated

Due to failure in validating the length provided by an attacker-crafted RTPS packet, Wireshark version 4.0.5 and prior, by default, is susceptible to a heap-based buffer overflow, and possibly code execution in the context of the process running Wireshark.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
debian/wireshark<=3.4.10-0+deb11u1
2.6.20-0+deb10u42.6.20-0+deb10u74.0.6-1~deb12u14.0.10-1
Wireshark Wireshark>=4.0.0<4.0.6
Debian Debian Linux=12.0

Event History

Jun 7, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:25 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-0666?

CVE-2023-0666 is a vulnerability in Wireshark version 4.0.5 and prior that allows a heap-based buffer overflow and potentially code execution.

2

How does CVE-2023-0666 affect Wireshark?

CVE-2023-0666 affects Wireshark versions 4.0.5 and prior, putting them at risk of a heap-based buffer overflow and possible code execution.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0666?

The severity of CVE-2023-0666 is medium, with a severity value of 6.5.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-0666 in Wireshark?

To fix CVE-2023-0666, update to Wireshark version 4.0.6 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-0666?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-0666 at the following references: [1] https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/19085 [2] https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202309-02 [3] https://takeonme.org/cves/CVE-2023-0666.html

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