CVE-2017-9350
UnknownEPSS 3.31%
Last modified
CVE-2017-9350 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 openSAFETY dissector could crash or exhaust system memory. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-opensafety.c by checking for a negative length.. EPSS estimates a 3.31% 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 openSAFETY dissector could crash or exhaust system memory. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-opensafety.c by checking for a negative length.
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/98806Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038612Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=1212Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=13649Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2017-28.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98806Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038612Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=1212Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=13649Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2017-28.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-9350?
In Wireshark 2.2.0 to 2.2.6 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.12, the openSAFETY dissector could crash or exhaust system memory. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-opensafety.c by checking for a negative length.
How severe is CVE-2017-9350?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9350 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9350?
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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