CVE-2024-9781: Improper Handling of Missing Values in Wireshark
Published Oct 10, 2024
·Updated
AppleTalk and RELOAD Framing dissector crash in Wireshark 4.4.0 and 4.2.0 to 4.2.7 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file
Affected Software
2 affected components
Wireshark Wireshark>=4.2.0<4.2.8
Wireshark Wireshark=4.4.0
Remediation
Information
Upgrade to version 4.4.1, 4.2.8 or above.
Patch Available
Event History
Oct 10, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:30 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 27, 56937
Event
via FIRST·02:36 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-9781?
CVE-2024-9781 is considered a high-severity vulnerability as it allows for denial of service due to a crash in the AppleTalk and RELOAD Framing dissector.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-9781?
To fix CVE-2024-9781, upgrade Wireshark to version 4.2.8 or later, or to version 4.4.1 or later.
3
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2024-9781?
Wireshark versions 4.2.0 to 4.2.7 and version 4.4.0 are affected by CVE-2024-9781.
4
What kind of attack does CVE-2024-9781 facilitate?
CVE-2024-9781 allows an attacker to perform a denial of service attack via packet injection or crafted capture files.
5
Who reported CVE-2024-9781?
CVE-2024-9781 was reported by researchers following the identification of a vulnerability in specific disssector functionality within Wireshark.