CVE-2023-2906: Wireshark CP2179 divide by zero

Published Aug 25, 2023
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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

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
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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.

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