CVE-2024-8645: Access of Uninitialized Pointer in Wireshark
First published: Tue Sep 10 2024(Updated: )
SPRT dissector crash in Wireshark 4.2.0 to 4.0.5 and 4.0.0 to 4.0.15 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<=4.0.15>=4.0.5<=4.2.0 |
Remedy
Upgrade to versions 4.2.6, 4.0.16 or above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-8645?
CVE-2024-8645 has been classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability due to crashes in the SPRT dissector.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8645?
To mitigate CVE-2024-8645, users should update Wireshark to a version newer than 4.2.0 or later than 4.0.15.
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2024-8645?
CVE-2024-8645 affects Wireshark versions from 4.0.0 to 4.0.15 and from 4.2.0 to 4.0.5.
Can CVE-2024-8645 be exploited through packet injection?
Yes, CVE-2024-8645 can be exploited via packet injection or by using a crafted capture file.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-8645 on user systems?
The impact of CVE-2024-8645 is a crash of the Wireshark application, leading to a denial of service for users.
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