CVE-2024-0208: Improper Handling of Missing Values in Wireshark
First published: Wed Jan 03 2024(Updated: )
GVCP dissector crash in Wireshark 4.2.0, 4.0.0 to 4.0.11, and 3.6.0 to 3.6.19 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file
Credit: cve@gitlab.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | >=3.6.0<=3.6.19 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | >=4.0.0<=4.0.11 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =4.2.0 |
Remedy
Upgrade to versions 4.2.0, 4.0.12, 3.6.20 or above.
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Reference Links
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/19496
- 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/
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2024-01.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/02/msg00016.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-0208?
CVE-2024-0208 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0208?
To fix CVE-2024-0208, users should upgrade Wireshark to version 4.2.1 or later, or to version 4.0.12 or 3.6.20.
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2024-0208?
CVEs 4.2.0, 4.0.0 through 4.0.11, and 3.6.0 through 3.6.19 of Wireshark are impacted by CVE-2024-0208.
What potential impact does CVE-2024-0208 have?
CVE-2024-0208 allows for a denial of service condition, which can be triggered via packet injection or a crafted capture file.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-0208?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2024-0208 aside from upgrading to the patched versions of Wireshark.
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