CVE-2023-2906: Wireshark CP2179 divide by zero
Published Aug 25, 2023
·Updated
Due to a failure in validating the length provided by an attacker-crafted CP2179 packet, Wireshark versions 2.0.0 through 4.0.7 is susceptible to a divide by zero allowing for a denial of service attack.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Wireshark Wireshark>=2.0.0<=4.0.7
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Aug 25, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:41 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this Wireshark vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Wireshark vulnerability is CVE-2023-2906.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2023-2906?
The severity of CVE-2023-2906 is medium with a severity value of 6.5.
3
How does CVE-2023-2906 affect Wireshark?
CVE-2023-2906 affects Wireshark versions 2.0.0 through 4.0.7.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2023-2906?
The impact of CVE-2023-2906 is a divide by zero vulnerability that allows for a denial of service attack.
5
How can I fix CVE-2023-2906?
To fix CVE-2023-2906, it is recommended to update to a patched version of Wireshark.