CVE-2023-2906: Wireshark CP2179 divide by zero
First published: Fri 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.
Credit: cve@takeonme.org cve@takeonme.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | >=2.0.0<=4.0.7 |
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Reference Links
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/19229
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6HCUPLDY7HLPO46PHMGIJSUBJFTT237C/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/L4AVRUYSHDNEAJILVSGY5W6MPOMG2YRF/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/TRKHFQPWFU7F3OXTL6IEIQSJG6FVXZTZ/
- https://takeonme.org/cves/CVE-2023-2906.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Wireshark vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Wireshark vulnerability is CVE-2023-2906.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-2906?
The severity of CVE-2023-2906 is medium with a severity value of 6.5.
How does CVE-2023-2906 affect Wireshark?
CVE-2023-2906 affects Wireshark versions 2.0.0 through 4.0.7.
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.
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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