CVE-2021-4186
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.21%
Last modified
CVE-2021-4186 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Crash in the Gryphon dissector in Wireshark 3.4.0 to 3.4.10 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file. EPSS estimates a 2.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Crash in the Gryphon dissector in Wireshark 3.4.0 to 3.4.10 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, <= 3.4.10 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
References
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-4186.jsonThird Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/17737Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-04Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2021-16.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-4186.jsonThird Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/17737Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-04Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2021-16.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-4186?
Crash in the Gryphon dissector in Wireshark 3.4.0 to 3.4.10 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file
How severe is CVE-2021-4186?
CVE-2021-4186 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-4186?
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-2021-4186?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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