CVE-2023-5371: Memory Allocation with Excessive Size Value in Wireshark
First published: Wed Oct 04 2023(Updated: )
RTPS dissector memory leak in Wireshark 4.0.0 to 4.0.8 and 3.6.0 to 3.6.16 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<3.6.17 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | >=4.0.0<4.0.9 | |
| >=3.6.0<3.6.17 | ||
| >=4.0.0<4.0.9 |
Remedy
Upgrade to version 4.0.9, 3.6.17 or above.
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Reference Links
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/19322
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2023-27.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202402-09
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/34DBP5P2RHQ7XUABPANYYMOGV5KS6VEP/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/MADSCHKZSCKQ5NLIX3UMOIJD2JZ65L4V/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this Wireshark vulnerability?
CVE-2023-5371
What is the severity of CVE-2023-5371?
The severity of CVE-2023-5371 is medium.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-5371?
Wireshark versions between 4.0.0 and 4.0.8, and between 3.6.0 and 3.6.16 are affected by CVE-2023-5371.
How can CVE-2023-5371 be exploited?
CVE-2023-5371 can be exploited via packet injection or a crafted capture file.
Are there any fixes available for CVE-2023-5371?
Yes, Wireshark versions 4.0.9 and later, as well as versions 3.6.17 and later, address CVE-2023-5371.
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