CVE-2024-2955: Mismatched Memory Management Routines in Wireshark
First published: Tue Mar 26 2024(Updated: )
T.38 dissector crash in Wireshark 4.2.0 to 4.0.3 and 4.0.0 to 4.0.13 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file
Credit: cve@gitlab.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | >=4.0.0<=4.0.13>=4.0.3<=4.2.0 |
Remedy
Upgrade to versions 4.2.4 or above.
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Reference Links
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2024-06.html
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/19695
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ZD2MNS6EW2K2SSMN4YBGPZCC47KBDNEE/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/Q7TWJQKXOV4HYI5C4TWRKTN7B5YL7GTU/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-2955?
CVE-2024-2955 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that could crash the T.38 dissector in specific versions of Wireshark.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2024-2955?
CVE-2024-2955 affects Wireshark versions from 4.0.0 to 4.0.13 and versions from 4.2.0 to 4.0.3.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2955?
To fix CVE-2024-2955, update to the latest version of Wireshark that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What could exploit CVE-2024-2955?
CVE-2024-2955 can be exploited through packet injection or a crafted capture file.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-2955?
The potential impact of CVE-2024-2955 includes crashing the Wireshark application, leading to a denial of service.
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