CVE-2023-2857
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.88%
Last modified
CVE-2023-2857 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. BLF file parser crash in Wireshark 4.0.0 to 4.0.5 and 3.6.0 to 3.6.13 allows denial of service via crafted capture file. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
BLF file parser crash in Wireshark 4.0.0 to 4.0.5 and 3.6.0 to 3.6.13 allows denial of service via crafted capture file
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 3.6.0, < 3.6.14 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 4.0.0, < 4.0.6 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 12.0 |
References
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2023/CVE-2023-2857.jsonThird Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/19063Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202309-02Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5429Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2023-13.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2023/CVE-2023-2857.jsonThird Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/19063Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202309-02Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5429Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2023-13.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-2857?
BLF file parser crash in Wireshark 4.0.0 to 4.0.5 and 3.6.0 to 3.6.13 allows denial of service via crafted capture file
How severe is CVE-2023-2857?
CVE-2023-2857 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2857?
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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