CVE-2018-11357
UnknownEPSS 2.86%
Last modified
CVE-2018-11357 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Wireshark 2.6.0, 2.4.0 to 2.4.6, and 2.2.0 to 2.2.14, the LTP dissector and other dissectors could consume excessive memory. This was addressed in epan/tvbuff.c by rejecting negative lengths.. EPSS estimates a 2.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Wireshark 2.6.0, 2.4.0 to 2.4.6, and 2.2.0 to 2.2.14, the LTP dissector and other dissectors could consume excessive memory. This was addressed in epan/tvbuff.c by rejecting negative lengths.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 2.2.0, <= 2.2.14 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 2.4.0, <= 2.4.6 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.6.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104308Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041036Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=14678Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2018-28.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104308Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041036Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=14678Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2018-28.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-11357?
In Wireshark 2.6.0, 2.4.0 to 2.4.6, and 2.2.0 to 2.2.14, the LTP dissector and other dissectors could consume excessive memory. This was addressed in epan/tvbuff.c by rejecting negative lengths.
How severe is CVE-2018-11357?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-11357 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11357?
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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