CVE-2023-3648
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.23%
Last modified
CVE-2023-3648 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Kafka dissector crash in Wireshark 4.0.0 to 4.0.6 and 3.6.0 to 3.6.14 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Kafka dissector crash in Wireshark 4.0.0 to 4.0.6 and 3.6.0 to 3.6.14 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/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 |
References
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/19105Vendor Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2023-21.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/19105Vendor Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2023-21.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-3648?
Kafka dissector crash in Wireshark 4.0.0 to 4.0.6 and 3.6.0 to 3.6.14 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file
How severe is CVE-2023-3648?
CVE-2023-3648 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3648?
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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