CVE-2018-5334
UnknownEPSS 1.90%
Last modified
CVE-2018-5334 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.3 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.11, the IxVeriWave file parser could crash. This was addressed in wiretap/vwr.c by correcting the signature timestamp bounds checks.. EPSS estimates a 1.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.3 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.11, the IxVeriWave file parser could crash. This was addressed in wiretap/vwr.c by correcting the signature timestamp bounds checks.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 2.2.0, <= 2.2.11 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 2.4.0, <= 2.4.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102499Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=14297Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00032.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4101Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2018-03.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102499Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=14297Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00032.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4101Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2018-03.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-5334?
In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.3 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.11, the IxVeriWave file parser could crash. This was addressed in wiretap/vwr.c by correcting the signature timestamp bounds checks.
How severe is CVE-2018-5334?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5334 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5334?
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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