CVE-2023-1994: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Wed Apr 12 2023(Updated: )
GQUIC dissector crash 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-2023-1994.json
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/18947
- 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-2023-11.html
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-1994
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EHLTD25WNQSPQNELX52UH6YLP4TBLKTT/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PFJERBHVWYLYWXO2B3V47QH66IEB6EZ3/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FZA7IMATNNQPLIM6WMRPM3T5ZY24NRR2/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-1994?
The severity of CVE-2023-1994 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2023-1994?
Wireshark versions 4.0.0 to 4.0.4 and 3.6.0 to 3.6.12 are affected by CVE-2023-1994.
How can CVE-2023-1994 be exploited?
CVE-2023-1994 can be exploited through packet injection or crafted capture file.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-1994?
Yes, fixes are available. Wireshark version 4.0.5 and above, and Debian package versions 2.6.20-0+deb10u7, 4.0.6-1~deb12u1, and 4.0.8-1 include the fixes.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-1994?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-1994 in the references provided: [link1], [link2], [link3].
- collector/nvd-api
- collector/security-tracker-debian
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/author
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/references
- agent/tags
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/description
- agent/source
- vendor/wireshark
- canonical/wireshark wireshark
- version/wireshark wireshark/3.6.0
- version/wireshark wireshark/4.0.0
- vendor/debian
- canonical/debian debian linux
- version/debian debian linux/10.0
- version/debian debian linux/12.0
- vendor/fedoraproject
- canonical/fedoraproject fedora
- version/fedoraproject fedora/36
- version/fedoraproject fedora/37
- version/fedoraproject fedora/38
- package-manager/debian