CVE-2023-2952
First published: Tue May 30 2023(Updated: )
XRA dissector infinite loop in Wireshark 4.0.0 to 4.0.5 and 3.6.0 to 3.6.13 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<3.6.14 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | >=4.0.0<4.0.6 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =12.0 | |
| 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-2023-2952.json
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/19100
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2023-20.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/06/msg00004.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202309-02
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5429
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-2952
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this Wireshark issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-2952.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2023-2952?
The severity rating of CVE-2023-2952 is medium (6.5).
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2023-2952?
Wireshark versions 4.0.0 to 4.0.5 and 3.6.0 to 3.6.13 are affected.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-2952?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-2952 by performing packet injection or using a crafted capture file.
How can I fix the CVE-2023-2952 vulnerability in Wireshark?
To fix the CVE-2023-2952 vulnerability, update Wireshark to version 4.0.6 or later.
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