CVE-2017-13765
UnknownEPSS 2.79%
Last modified
CVE-2017-13765 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Wireshark 2.4.0, 2.2.0 to 2.2.8, and 2.0.0 to 2.0.14, the IrCOMM dissector has a buffer over-read and application crash. This was addressed in plugins/irda/packet-ircomm.c by adding length validation.. EPSS estimates a 2.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Wireshark 2.4.0, 2.2.0 to 2.2.8, and 2.0.0 to 2.0.14, the IrCOMM dissector has a buffer over-read and application crash. This was addressed in plugins/irda/packet-ircomm.c by adding length validation.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 2.0.0, <= 2.0.14 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 2.2.0, <= 2.2.8 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.4.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100551Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039254Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=13929Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2017-41.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100551Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039254Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=13929Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2017-41.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-13765?
In Wireshark 2.4.0, 2.2.0 to 2.2.8, and 2.0.0 to 2.0.14, the IrCOMM dissector has a buffer over-read and application crash. This was addressed in plugins/irda/packet-ircomm.c by adding length validation.
How severe is CVE-2017-13765?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-13765 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13765?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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