CVE-2023-6174
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.75%
Last modified
CVE-2023-6174 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. SSH dissector crash in Wireshark 4.0.0 to 4.0.10 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
SSH dissector crash in Wireshark 4.0.0 to 4.0.10 allows denial of service via packet injection or 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 | >= 4.0.0, <= 4.0.10 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 12.0 |
References
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/19369Vendor Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2023-28.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/19369Vendor Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2023-28.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-6174?
SSH dissector crash in Wireshark 4.0.0 to 4.0.10 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file
How severe is CVE-2023-6174?
CVE-2023-6174 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6174?
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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