CVE-2018-16058
UnknownEPSS 3.43%
Last modified
CVE-2018-16058 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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 Bluetooth AVDTP dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-btavdtp.c by properly initializing a data structure.. EPSS estimates a 3.43% 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 Bluetooth AVDTP dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-btavdtp.c by properly initializing a data structure.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
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://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=14884Issue 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-2018-44.htmlVendor 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=14884Issue 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-2018-44.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-16058?
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 Bluetooth AVDTP dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-btavdtp.c by properly initializing a data structure.
How severe is CVE-2018-16058?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16058 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16058?
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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