CVE-2019-12295
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.77%
Last modified
CVE-2019-12295 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Wireshark 3.0.0 to 3.0.1, 2.6.0 to 2.6.8, and 2.4.0 to 2.4.14, the dissection engine could crash. This was addressed in epan/packet.c by restricting the number of layers and consequently limiting recursion.. EPSS estimates a 3.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Wireshark 3.0.0 to 3.0.1, 2.6.0 to 2.6.8, and 2.4.0 to 2.4.14, the dissection engine could crash. This was addressed in epan/packet.c by restricting the number of layers and consequently limiting recursion.
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 | >= 2.4.0, <= 2.4.14 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 2.6.0, <= 2.6.8 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 3.0.0, <= 3.0.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 19.04 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 12.1.3.6, < 12.1.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 13.1.1.2, < 13.1.3.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 14.0.0.3, <= 14.0.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.2.8 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 15.0.0, <= 15.0.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | 15.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 12.1.3.6, < 12.1.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 13.1.1.2, < 13.1.3.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 14.0.0.3, <= 14.0.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.2.8 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 15.0.0, <= 15.0.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 15.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 12.1.3.6, < 12.1.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 13.1.1.2, < 13.1.3.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 14.0.0.3, <= 14.0.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.2.8 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 15.0.0, <= 15.0.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | 15.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 12.1.3.6, < 12.1.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 13.1.1.2, < 13.1.3.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 14.0.0.3, <= 14.0.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.2.8 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 15.0.0, <= 15.0.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 15.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 12.1.3.6, < 12.1.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 13.1.1.2, < 13.1.3.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 14.0.0.3, <= 14.0.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 15.0.0, <= 15.0.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | 15.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 12.1.3.6, < 12.1.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 13.1.1.2, < 13.1.3.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 14.0.0.3, <= 14.0.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.2.8 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 15.0.0, <= 15.0.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | 15.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | >= 12.1.3.6, < 12.1.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | >= 13.1.1.2, < 13.1.3.5 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | >= 14.0.0.3, <= 14.0.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.2 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | >= 15.0.0, <= 15.0.1 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | 15.1.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 12.1.3.6, < 12.1.5.3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 13.1.1.2, < 13.1.3.5 |
Showing 50 of 84 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108464Broken Link
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=15778Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/10/msg00036.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K06725231Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4133-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2019-19.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108464Broken Link
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=15778Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/10/msg00036.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K06725231Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4133-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2019-19.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-12295?
In Wireshark 3.0.0 to 3.0.1, 2.6.0 to 2.6.8, and 2.4.0 to 2.4.14, the dissection engine could crash. This was addressed in epan/packet.c by restricting the number of layers and consequently limiting recursion.
How severe is CVE-2019-12295?
CVE-2019-12295 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12295?
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-2019-12295?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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