CVE-2017-7748
UnknownEPSS 2.77%
Last modified
CVE-2017-7748 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 WSP dissector could go into an infinite loop, triggered by packet injection or a malformed capture file. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-wsp.c by adding a length check.. EPSS estimates a 2.77% 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 WSP dissector could go into an infinite loop, triggered by packet injection or a malformed capture file. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-wsp.c by adding a length check.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.0.0 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.0.1 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.0.2 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.0.3 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.0.4 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.0.5 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.0.6 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.0.7 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.0.8 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.0.9 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.0.10 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.0.11 |
| 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 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97628Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=13581Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2017-21.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97628Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=13581Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2017-21.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-7748?
In Wireshark 2.2.0 to 2.2.5 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.11, the WSP dissector could go into an infinite loop, triggered by packet injection or a malformed capture file. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-wsp.c by adding a length check.
How severe is CVE-2017-7748?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7748 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7748?
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-2017-7748?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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