CVE-2018-18225
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.88%
Last modified
CVE-2018-18225 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Wireshark 2.6.0 to 2.6.3, the CoAP dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-coap.c by ensuring that the piv length is correctly computed.. EPSS estimates a 2.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Wireshark 2.6.0 to 2.6.3, the CoAP dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-coap.c by ensuring that the piv length is correctly computed.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 2.6.0, <= 2.6.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00027.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105583Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041909Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=15172Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4359Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2018-49.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00027.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105583Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041909Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=15172Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4359Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2018-49.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-18225?
In Wireshark 2.6.0 to 2.6.3, the CoAP dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-coap.c by ensuring that the piv length is correctly computed.
How severe is CVE-2018-18225?
CVE-2018-18225 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18225?
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-2018-18225?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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