Improper input validation in Wireshark
CVE-2017-9353
In Wireshark 2.2.0 to 2.2.6, the IPv6 dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-ipv6.c by validating an IPv6 address.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.140 (96.2th 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
- Wireshark
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cve@mitre.org (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
- cve@mitre.org (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- cve@mitre.org (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_MISC)
- cve@mitre.org (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-9353?
- CVE-2017-9353 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wireshark, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2017-06-02.
- How severe is CVE-2017-9353?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.