CVE-2024-4854
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.82%
Last modified
CVE-2024-4854 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. MONGO and ZigBee TLV dissector infinite loops in Wireshark 4.2.0 to 4.2.4, 4.0.0 to 4.0.14, and 3.6.0 to 3.6.22 allow denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file. EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
MONGO and ZigBee TLV dissector infinite loops in Wireshark 4.2.0 to 4.2.4, 4.0.0 to 4.0.14, and 3.6.0 to 3.6.22 allow denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 39 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 40 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 3.6.0, <= 3.6.22 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 4.0.0, <= 4.0.14 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 4.2.0, <= 4.2.4 |
References
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/19726Issue Tracking
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2024-07.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/19726Issue Tracking
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2024-07.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-4854?
MONGO and ZigBee TLV dissector infinite loops in Wireshark 4.2.0 to 4.2.4, 4.0.0 to 4.0.14, and 3.6.0 to 3.6.22 allow denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file
How severe is CVE-2024-4854?
CVE-2024-4854 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4854?
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-2024-4854?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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