CVE-2020-7044
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.24%
Last modified
CVE-2020-7044 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Wireshark 3.2.x before 3.2.1, the WASSP dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-wassp.c by using >= and <= to resolve off-by-one errors.. EPSS estimates a 3.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Wireshark 3.2.x before 3.2.1, the WASSP dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-wassp.c by using >= and <= to resolve off-by-one errors.
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 | >= 3.2.0, < 3.2.1 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 30 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 31 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 |
| Oracle | Zfs Storage Appliance Kit | 8.8 |
| Oracle | Solaris | 11 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00027.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=16324Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2020-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00027.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=16324Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2020-01.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-7044?
In Wireshark 3.2.x before 3.2.1, the WASSP dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-wassp.c by using >= and <= to resolve off-by-one errors.
How severe is CVE-2020-7044?
CVE-2020-7044 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7044?
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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