Improper input validation in Wireshark

CVE-2017-6473

In Wireshark 2.2.0 to 2.2.4 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.10, there is a K12 file parser crash, triggered by a malformed capture file. This was addressed in wiretap/k12.c by validating the relationships between lengths and offsets.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.027 (84.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6473?
CVE-2017-6473 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wireshark, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2017-03-04.
How severe is CVE-2017-6473?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.