CVE-2023-1993
First published: Wed Apr 12 2023(Updated: )
LISP dissector large loop in Wireshark 4.0.0 to 4.0.4 and 3.6.0 to 3.6.12 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<3.6.13 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | >=4.0.0<4.0.5 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =12.0 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =36 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =37 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =38 | |
| 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-2023-1993.json
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/18900
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/04/msg00029.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EHLTD25WNQSPQNELX52UH6YLP4TBLKTT/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FZA7IMATNNQPLIM6WMRPM3T5ZY24NRR2/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PFJERBHVWYLYWXO2B3V47QH66IEB6EZ3/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202309-02
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5429
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2023-10.html
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-1993
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for the LISP dissector large loop in Wireshark?
The vulnerability ID for the LISP dissector large loop in Wireshark is CVE-2023-1993.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-1993?
The severity of CVE-2023-1993 is medium, with a severity value of 6.5.
How does the LISP dissector large loop vulnerability in Wireshark allow denial of service attacks?
The LISP dissector large loop vulnerability in Wireshark allows denial of service attacks through packet injection or crafted capture files.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2023-1993?
Wireshark versions 4.0.0 to 4.0.4 and 3.6.0 to 3.6.12 are affected by CVE-2023-1993.
How can I fix the LISP dissector large loop vulnerability in Wireshark?
To fix the LISP dissector large loop vulnerability in Wireshark, update to Wireshark version 4.0.5 or later.
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