CVE-2024-11595: Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') in Wireshark
First published: Thu Nov 21 2024(Updated: )
FiveCo RAP dissector infinite loop in Wireshark 4.4.0 to 4.4.1 and 4.2.0 to 4.2.8 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file
Credit: cve@gitlab.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | >=4.4.0<4.4.1>=4.2.0<4.2.8 |
Remedy
Upgrade to version 4.4.2, 4.2.9 or above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-11595?
CVE-2024-11595 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to the infinite loop in the FiveCo RAP dissector.
How do I fix CVE-2024-11595?
To fix CVE-2024-11595, update your Wireshark installation to version 4.4.2 or later, or to version 4.2.9 or later.
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2024-11595?
Wireshark versions 4.4.0 to 4.4.1 and 4.2.0 to 4.2.8 are affected by CVE-2024-11595.
Can CVE-2024-11595 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-11595 can be exploited through packet injection or crafted capture files.
What happens when CVE-2024-11595 is triggered?
When CVE-2024-11595 is triggered, it results in an infinite loop that can cause Wireshark to become unresponsive.
- agent/title
- agent/references
- agent/remedy
- agent/weakness
- agent/description
- agent/type
- agent/first-publish-date
- collector/nvd-api
- source/NVD
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/event
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- agent/guess-ai
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/wireshark
- canonical/wireshark