CVE-2024-8250: Expired Pointer Dereference in Wireshark
First published: Wed Aug 28 2024(Updated: )
NTLMSSP dissector crash in Wireshark 4.2.0 to 4.0.6 and 4.0.0 to 4.0.16 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file
Credit: cve@gitlab.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | >=4.0.0<4.0.17 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | >=4.2.0<4.2.7 |
Remedy
Upgrade to versions 4.2.7 or above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-8250?
CVE-2024-8250 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8250?
To fix CVE-2024-8250, upgrade Wireshark to version 4.0.17 or 4.2.7 or later.
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2024-8250?
CVE-2024-8250 affects Wireshark versions from 4.0.0 to 4.0.16 and 4.2.0 to 4.2.6.
What exploitation methods are associated with CVE-2024-8250?
CVE-2024-8250 can be exploited through packet injection or by using a crafted capture file.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-8250?
Exploiting CVE-2024-8250 can lead to a crash of the Wireshark application, resulting in denial of service.
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