CVE-2017-9766
UnknownEPSS 3.82%
Last modified
CVE-2017-9766 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Wireshark 2.2.7, PROFINET IO data with a high recursion depth allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack exhaustion) in the dissect_IODWriteReq function in plugins/profinet/packet-dcerpc-pn-io.c.. EPSS estimates a 3.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Wireshark 2.2.7, PROFINET IO data with a high recursion depth allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack exhaustion) in the dissect_IODWriteReq function in plugins/profinet/packet-dcerpc-pn-io.c.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.2.7 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99187Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=13811Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99187Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=13811Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-9766?
In Wireshark 2.2.7, PROFINET IO data with a high recursion depth allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack exhaustion) in the dissect_IODWriteReq function in plugins/profinet/packet-dcerpc-pn-io.c.
How severe is CVE-2017-9766?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9766 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9766?
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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