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CVE-2017-7704

UnknownEPSS 2.71%

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CVE-2017-7704 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Wireshark 2.2.0 to 2.2.5, the DOF dissector could go into an infinite loop, triggered by packet injection or a malformed capture file. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-dof.c by using a different integer data type and adjusting a return value.. EPSS estimates a 2.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Wireshark 2.2.0 to 2.2.5, the DOF dissector could go into an infinite loop, triggered by packet injection or a malformed capture file. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-dof.c by using a different integer data type and adjusting a return value.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.71%

84.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WiresharkWireshark2.2.0
WiresharkWireshark2.2.1
WiresharkWireshark2.2.2
WiresharkWireshark2.2.3
WiresharkWireshark2.2.4
WiresharkWireshark2.2.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7704?
In Wireshark 2.2.0 to 2.2.5, the DOF dissector could go into an infinite loop, triggered by packet injection or a malformed capture file. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-dof.c by using a different integer data type and adjusting a return value.
How severe is CVE-2017-7704?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7704 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7704?
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