CVE-2018-14342
UnknownEPSS 3.70%
Last modified
CVE-2018-14342 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 BGP protocol dissector could go into a large loop. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-bgp.c by validating Path Attribute lengths.. EPSS estimates a 3.70% 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 BGP protocol dissector could go into a large loop. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-bgp.c by validating Path Attribute lengths.
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=13741Issue 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-2018-34.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=13741Issue 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-2018-34.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-14342?
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 BGP protocol dissector could go into a large loop. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-bgp.c by validating Path Attribute lengths.
How severe is CVE-2018-14342?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-14342 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14342?
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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