CVE-2017-15189

Name: CVE-2017-15189
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-10T21:29:00.273+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15189 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.1, the DOCSIS dissector could go into an infinite loop. This was addressed in plugins/docsis/packet-docsis.c by adding decrements.. EPSS estimates a 1.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.1, the DOCSIS dissector could go into an infinite loop. This was addressed in plugins/docsis/packet-docsis.c by adding decrements.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.69%

74.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-772

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.4.0
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.4.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101228Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=14080Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://code.wireshark.org/review/23663Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=625bab309d9dd21db2d8ae2aa3511810d32842a8
https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2017-46.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101228Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=14080Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://code.wireshark.org/review/23663Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=625bab309d9dd21db2d8ae2aa3511810d32842a8
https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2017-46.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 10, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15189?

In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.1, the DOCSIS dissector could go into an infinite loop. This was addressed in plugins/docsis/packet-docsis.c by adding decrements.

How severe is CVE-2017-15189?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15189 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15189?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-15189?

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Source: NVD / NIST