CVE-2023-2906
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.77%
Last modified
CVE-2023-2906 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Due to a failure in validating the length provided by an attacker-crafted CP2179 packet, Wireshark versions 2.0.0 through 4.0.7 is susceptible to a divide by zero allowing for a denial of service attack.. EPSS estimates a 2.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Due to a failure in validating the length provided by an attacker-crafted CP2179 packet, Wireshark versions 2.0.0 through 4.0.7 is susceptible to a divide by zero allowing for a denial of service attack.
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 | >= 2.0.0, <= 4.0.7 |
References
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/19229Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://takeonme.org/cves/CVE-2023-2906.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/19229Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://takeonme.org/cves/CVE-2023-2906.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-2906?
Due to a failure in validating the length provided by an attacker-crafted CP2179 packet, Wireshark versions 2.0.0 through 4.0.7 is susceptible to a divide by zero allowing for a denial of service attack.
How severe is CVE-2023-2906?
CVE-2023-2906 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2906?
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-2023-2906?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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