CVE-2018-16057
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.42%
Last modified
CVE-2018-16057 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Wireshark 2.6.0 to 2.6.2, 2.4.0 to 2.4.8, and 2.2.0 to 2.2.16, the Radiotap dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-ieee80211-radiotap-iter.c by validating iterator operations.. EPSS estimates a 3.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Wireshark 2.6.0 to 2.6.2, 2.4.0 to 2.4.8, and 2.2.0 to 2.2.16, the Radiotap dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-ieee80211-radiotap-iter.c by validating iterator operations.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 2.2.0, <= 2.2.16 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 2.4.0, <= 2.4.8 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 2.6.0, <= 2.6.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00027.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105174Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041609Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=15022Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4315Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2018-46.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00027.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105174Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041609Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=15022Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4315Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2018-46.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-16057?
In Wireshark 2.6.0 to 2.6.2, 2.4.0 to 2.4.8, and 2.2.0 to 2.2.16, the Radiotap dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-ieee80211-radiotap-iter.c by validating iterator operations.
How severe is CVE-2018-16057?
CVE-2018-16057 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16057?
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-2018-16057?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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