CVE-2024-4853
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.42%
Last modified
CVE-2024-4853 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Memory handling issue in editcap could cause denial of service via crafted capture file. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Memory handling issue in editcap could cause denial of service via 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, < 3.6.23 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 4.0.0, < 4.0.15 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 4.2.0, < 4.2.5 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 39 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 40 |
References
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/19724Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2024-08.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/19724Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2024-08.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-4853?
Memory handling issue in editcap could cause denial of service via crafted capture file
How severe is CVE-2024-4853?
CVE-2024-4853 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4853?
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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