CVE-2023-2854: Medium severity wireshark vulnerability
Published May 26, 2023
·Updated
BLF file parser crash in Wireshark 4.0.0 to 4.0.5 and 3.6.0 to 3.6.13 allows denial of service via crafted capture file
Affected Software
4 affected componentsFixes available
debian/wireshark
2.6.20-0+deb10u42.6.20-0+deb10u73.4.10-0+deb11u14.0.6-1~deb12u14.0.10-1
Wireshark Wireshark>=3.6.0<3.6.14
Wireshark Wireshark>=4.0.0<4.0.6
Debian Debian Linux=12.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
May 26, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2023-2854?
CVE-2023-2854 is a vulnerability in Wireshark 4.0.0 to 4.0.5 and 3.6.0 to 3.6.13 that allows denial of service through a crafted capture file.
2
How severe is CVE-2023-2854?
CVE-2023-2854 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).
3
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-2854?
Wireshark versions 4.0.0 to 4.0.5 and 3.6.0 to 3.6.13 are affected by CVE-2023-2854.
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How can I fix CVE-2023-2854?
To fix CVE-2023-2854, update to Wireshark version 4.0.6 or later.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-2854?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-2854 at the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].