CVE-2021-4183
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.43%
Last modified
CVE-2021-4183 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Crash in the pcapng file parser in Wireshark 3.6.0 allows denial of service via crafted capture file. EPSS estimates a 1.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Crash in the pcapng file parser in Wireshark 3.6.0 allows denial of service via crafted capture file
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 3.6.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Oracle | Http Server | 12.2.1.3.0 |
| Oracle | Http Server | 12.2.1.4.0 |
| Oracle | Zfs Storage Appliance Kit | 8.8 |
References
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-4183.jsonThird Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/17755Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-04Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2021-19.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-4183.jsonThird Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/17755Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-04Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2021-19.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-4183?
Crash in the pcapng file parser in Wireshark 3.6.0 allows denial of service via crafted capture file
How severe is CVE-2021-4183?
CVE-2021-4183 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-4183?
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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