CVE-2024-9780

Name: CVE-2024-9780
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-10-10T07:15:03.727+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-9780 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. ITS dissector crash in Wireshark 4.4.0 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ITS dissector crash in Wireshark 4.4.0 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.25%

15.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wireshark	Wireshark	4.4.0

References

https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/20026Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2024-12.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 10, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-9780?

ITS dissector crash in Wireshark 4.4.0 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file

How severe is CVE-2024-9780?

CVE-2024-9780 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9780?

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-2024-9780?

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Source: NVD / NIST