CVE-2023-1161: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Mar 06 2023(Updated: )
ISO 15765 and ISO 10681 dissector crash in Wireshark 4.0.0 to 4.0.3 and 3.6.0 to 3.6.11 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file
Credit: cve@gitlab.com cve@gitlab.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | >=3.6.0<3.6.12 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | >=4.0.0<4.0.4 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =12.0 | |
| debian/wireshark | <=2.6.20-0+deb10u4<=3.4.10-0+deb11u1 | 2.6.20-0+deb10u7 4.0.6-1~deb12u1 4.0.10-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2023/CVE-2023-1161.json
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/18839
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/04/msg00029.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202309-02
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5429
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2023-08.html
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-1161
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-1161?
The severity of CVE-2023-1161 is high with a severity value of 7.1.
How does CVE-2023-1161 affect Wireshark?
CVE-2023-1161 affects Wireshark versions 4.0.0 to 4.0.3 and 3.6.0 to 3.6.11, causing a crash in the ISO 15765 and ISO 10681 dissector.
How can CVE-2023-1161 be exploited?
CVE-2023-1161 can be exploited through packet injection or a crafted capture file, leading to a denial of service.
What is the recommended remedy for CVE-2023-1161 on Debian systems?
For Debian systems, the recommended remedy for CVE-2023-1161 is to update the 'wireshark' package to version 4.0.8-1 or later.
Are there any references for CVE-2023-1161?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2023-1161 at the following links: [Link1](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2023/CVE-2023-1161.json), [Link2](https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/18839), [Link3](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/04/msg00029.html)
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