CVE-2017-7700
UnknownEPSS 2.10%
Last modified
CVE-2017-7700 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Wireshark 2.2.0 to 2.2.5 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.11, the NetScaler file parser could go into an infinite loop, triggered by a malformed capture file. This was addressed in wiretap/netscaler.c by ensuring a nonzero record size.. EPSS estimates a 2.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Wireshark 2.2.0 to 2.2.5 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.11, the NetScaler file parser could go into an infinite loop, triggered by a malformed capture file. This was addressed in wiretap/netscaler.c by ensuring a nonzero record size.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 2.0.0, <= 2.0.11 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 2.2.0, <= 2.2.5 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97631Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038262Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=13478Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-12Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2017-14.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97631Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038262Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=13478Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-12Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2017-14.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-7700?
In Wireshark 2.2.0 to 2.2.5 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.11, the NetScaler file parser could go into an infinite loop, triggered by a malformed capture file. This was addressed in wiretap/netscaler.c by ensuring a nonzero record size.
How severe is CVE-2017-7700?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7700 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7700?
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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