CVE-2018-9260
UnknownEPSS 2.57%
Last modified
CVE-2018-9260 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.5 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.13, the IEEE 802.15.4 dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-ieee802154.c by ensuring that an allocation step occurs.. EPSS estimates a 2.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.5 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.13, the IEEE 802.15.4 dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-ieee802154.c by ensuring that an allocation step occurs.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 2.2.0, <= 2.2.13 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 2.4.0, <= 2.4.5 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=14468Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00019.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2018-17.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=14468Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00019.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2018-17.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-9260?
In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.5 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.13, the IEEE 802.15.4 dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-ieee802154.c by ensuring that an allocation step occurs.
How severe is CVE-2018-9260?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-9260 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9260?
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-2018-9260?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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