CVE-2024-0209: NULL Pointer Dereference in Wireshark
Published Jan 3, 2024
·Updated
IEEE 1609.2 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
Affected Software
3 affected components
Wireshark Wireshark>=3.6.0<=3.6.19
Wireshark Wireshark>=4.0.0<=4.0.11
Wireshark Wireshark=4.2.0
Remediation
Information
Upgrade to versions 4.2.0, 4.0.12, 3.6.20 or above.
Event History
Jan 3, 2024
CVE Published
07:31 AM
Data Sourced
07:31 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-0209?
CVE-2024-0209 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause Wireshark to crash.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-0209?
To fix CVE-2024-0209, users should upgrade to a patched version of Wireshark that is not affected by this vulnerability.
3
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2024-0209?
CVE-2024-0209 affects Wireshark versions 3.6.0 to 3.6.19, 4.0.0 to 4.0.11, and 4.2.0.
4
What causes the crash related to CVE-2024-0209?
The crash caused by CVE-2024-0209 is due to packet injection or the use of a crafted capture file.
5
Is it safe to use an affected version of Wireshark after discovering CVE-2024-0209?
Using an affected version of Wireshark poses a risk as it can be exploited to cause a denial of service.