CVE-2024-11596
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.30%
Last modified
CVE-2024-11596 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. ECMP dissector crash in Wireshark 4.4.0 to 4.4.1 and 4.2.0 to 4.2.8 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ECMP dissector crash in Wireshark 4.4.0 to 4.4.1 and 4.2.0 to 4.2.8 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 | >= 4.2.0, < 4.2.9 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 4.4.0, < 4.4.2 |
References
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/20214Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2024-15.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-11596?
ECMP dissector crash in Wireshark 4.4.0 to 4.4.1 and 4.2.0 to 4.2.8 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file
How severe is CVE-2024-11596?
CVE-2024-11596 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-11596?
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-2024-11596?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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