CVE-2018-18227
UnknownEPSS 3.09%
Last modified
CVE-2018-18227 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Wireshark 2.6.0 to 2.6.3 and 2.4.0 to 2.4.9, the MS-WSP protocol dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-mswsp.c by properly handling NULL return values.. EPSS estimates a 3.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Wireshark 2.6.0 to 2.6.3 and 2.4.0 to 2.4.9, the MS-WSP protocol dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-mswsp.c by properly handling NULL return values.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 2.4.0, <= 2.4.9 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 2.6.0, <= 2.6.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- 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=15119Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4359Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2018-47.htmlPatch, Vendor 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=15119Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4359Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2018-47.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-18227?
In Wireshark 2.6.0 to 2.6.3 and 2.4.0 to 2.4.9, the MS-WSP protocol dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-mswsp.c by properly handling NULL return values.
How severe is CVE-2018-18227?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-18227 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18227?
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-2018-18227?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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