CVE-2018-5336
UnknownEPSS 2.69%
Last modified
CVE-2018-5336 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 JSON, XML, NTP, XMPP, and GDB dissectors could crash. This was addressed in epan/tvbparse.c by limiting the recursion depth.. EPSS estimates a 2.69% 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 JSON, XML, NTP, XMPP, and GDB dissectors could crash. This was addressed in epan/tvbparse.c by limiting the recursion depth.
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/102504Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=14253Issue 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-2018-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102504Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=14253Issue 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-2018-01.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-5336?
In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.3 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.11, the JSON, XML, NTP, XMPP, and GDB dissectors could crash. This was addressed in epan/tvbparse.c by limiting the recursion depth.
How severe is CVE-2018-5336?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5336 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5336?
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-2018-5336?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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