CVE-2018-14339
UnknownEPSS 3.52%
Last modified
CVE-2018-14339 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Wireshark 2.6.0 to 2.6.1, 2.4.0 to 2.4.7, and 2.2.0 to 2.2.15, the MMSE dissector could go into an infinite loop. This was addressed in epan/proto.c by adding offset and length validation.. EPSS estimates a 3.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Wireshark 2.6.0 to 2.6.1, 2.4.0 to 2.4.7, and 2.2.0 to 2.2.15, the MMSE dissector could go into an infinite loop. This was addressed in epan/proto.c by adding offset and length validation.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 2.2.0, <= 2.2.15 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 2.4.0, <= 2.4.7 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 2.6.0, <= 2.6.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104847Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041608Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=14738Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00045.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2018-38.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104847Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041608Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=14738Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00045.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2018-38.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-14339?
In Wireshark 2.6.0 to 2.6.1, 2.4.0 to 2.4.7, and 2.2.0 to 2.2.15, the MMSE dissector could go into an infinite loop. This was addressed in epan/proto.c by adding offset and length validation.
How severe is CVE-2018-14339?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-14339 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14339?
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-2018-14339?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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