CVE-2021-22173
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.41%
Last modified
CVE-2021-22173 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Memory leak in USB HID dissector in Wireshark 3.4.0 to 3.4.2 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file. EPSS estimates a 2.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Memory leak in USB HID dissector in Wireshark 3.4.0 to 3.4.2 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file
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 | >= 3.4.0, < 3.4.3 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
| Oracle | Zfs Storage Appliance | 8.8 |
References
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-22173.jsonThird Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/17124Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-21Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2021-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-22173.jsonThird Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/17124Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-21Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2021-01.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-22173?
Memory leak in USB HID dissector in Wireshark 3.4.0 to 3.4.2 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file
How severe is CVE-2021-22173?
CVE-2021-22173 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22173?
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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