CVE-2017-15193

Name: CVE-2017-15193
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-10T21:29:00.493+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15193 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.1 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.9, the MBIM dissector could crash or exhaust system memory. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-mbim.c by changing the memory-allocation approach.. EPSS estimates a 2.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.1 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.9, the MBIM dissector could crash or exhaust system memory. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-mbim.c by changing the memory-allocation approach.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.66%

83.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.2.0
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.2.1
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.2.2
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.2.3
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.2.4
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.2.5
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.2.6
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.2.7
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.2.8
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.2.9
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.4.0
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.4.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101240Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=14056Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://code.wireshark.org/review/23537Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=afb9ff7982971aba6e42472de0db4c1bedfc641b
https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2017-43.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101240Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=14056Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://code.wireshark.org/review/23537Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=afb9ff7982971aba6e42472de0db4c1bedfc641b
https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2017-43.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15193?

How severe is CVE-2017-15193?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15193 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15193?

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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Source: NVD / NIST