CVE-2017-9345
UnknownEPSS 3.02%
Last modified
CVE-2017-9345 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Wireshark 2.2.0 to 2.2.6 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.12, the DNS dissector could go into an infinite loop. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-dns.c by trying to detect self-referencing pointers.. EPSS estimates a 3.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Wireshark 2.2.0 to 2.2.6 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.12, the DNS dissector could go into an infinite loop. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-dns.c by trying to detect self-referencing pointers.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 2.0.0, <= 2.0.12 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 2.2.0, <= 2.2.6 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98798Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038612Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=1206Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=13633Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2017-26.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98798Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038612Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=1206Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=13633Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2017-26.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-9345?
In Wireshark 2.2.0 to 2.2.6 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.12, the DNS dissector could go into an infinite loop. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-dns.c by trying to detect self-referencing pointers.
How severe is CVE-2017-9345?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9345 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9345?
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-2017-9345?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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