CVE-2018-11359
UnknownEPSS 2.86%
Last modified
CVE-2018-11359 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 RRC dissector and other dissectors could crash. This was addressed in epan/proto.c by avoiding a NULL pointer dereference.. 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 RRC dissector and other dissectors could crash. This was addressed in epan/proto.c by avoiding a NULL pointer dereference.
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=14703Issue 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-2018-33.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=14703Issue 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-2018-33.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-11359?
In Wireshark 2.6.0, 2.4.0 to 2.4.6, and 2.2.0 to 2.2.14, the RRC dissector and other dissectors could crash. This was addressed in epan/proto.c by avoiding a NULL pointer dereference.
How severe is CVE-2018-11359?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-11359 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11359?
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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