CVE-2017-6467
UnknownEPSS 2.59%
Last modified
CVE-2017-6467 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Wireshark 2.2.0 to 2.2.4 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.10, there is a Netscaler file parser infinite loop, triggered by a malformed capture file. This was addressed in wiretap/netscaler.c by changing the restrictions on file size.. EPSS estimates a 2.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Wireshark 2.2.0 to 2.2.4 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.10, there is a Netscaler file parser infinite loop, triggered by a malformed capture file. This was addressed in wiretap/netscaler.c by changing the restrictions on file size.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 2.0.0, <= 2.0.10 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 2.2.0, <= 2.2.4 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3811Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96561Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=12083Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2017-11.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3811Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96561Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=12083Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2017-11.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-6467?
In Wireshark 2.2.0 to 2.2.4 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.10, there is a Netscaler file parser infinite loop, triggered by a malformed capture file. This was addressed in wiretap/netscaler.c by changing the restrictions on file size.
How severe is CVE-2017-6467?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6467 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6467?
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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