CVE-2019-9214
UnknownEPSS 3.70%
Last modified
CVE-2019-9214 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.12 and 2.6.0 to 2.6.6, the RPCAP dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-rpcap.c by avoiding an attempted dereference of a NULL conversation.. EPSS estimates a 3.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.12 and 2.6.0 to 2.6.6, the RPCAP dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-rpcap.c by avoiding an attempted dereference of a NULL conversation.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 2.4.0, <= 2.4.12 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 2.6.0, <= 2.6.6 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107203Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=15536Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Mar/35Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4416Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2019-08.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107203Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=15536Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Mar/35Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4416Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2019-08.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-9214?
In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.12 and 2.6.0 to 2.6.6, the RPCAP dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-rpcap.c by avoiding an attempted dereference of a NULL conversation.
How severe is CVE-2019-9214?
Severity scoring for CVE-2019-9214 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9214?
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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