7.8
CWE
456 909
EPSS
0.044%
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-9780: Missing Initialization of a Variable in Wireshark

First published: Thu Oct 10 2024(Updated: )

ITS dissector crash in Wireshark 4.4.0 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file

Credit: cve@gitlab.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Wireshark Wireshark=4.4.0

Remedy

Upgrade to version 4.4.1 or above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-9780?

    CVE-2024-9780 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability due to a crash in the ITS dissector.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-9780?

    To fix CVE-2024-9780, upgrade to Wireshark version 4.4.1 or later.

  • What causes the CVE-2024-9780 vulnerability?

    CVE-2024-9780 is caused by a crash in Wireshark's ITS dissector when processing crafted packets or capture files.

  • Can CVE-2024-9780 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2024-9780 can be exploited remotely through packet injection or by using crafted capture files.

  • Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2024-9780?

    CVE-2024-9780 specifically affects Wireshark version 4.4.0.

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