Wireshark DOCSIS Dissector '/docsis/packet-docsis.c' Denial of Service Vulnerability

BID:101228

CVE-2017-15189 |

Info

Wireshark DOCSIS Dissector '/docsis/packet-docsis.c' Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 101228
Class: Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE: CVE-2017-15189
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Oct 10 2017 12:00AM
Updated: Oct 10 2017 12:00AM
Credit: The vendor reported this issue.
Vulnerable: Wireshark Wireshark 2.4.1
Wireshark Wireshark 2.4
Not Vulnerable: Wireshark Wireshark 2.4.2

Discussion

Wireshark DOCSIS Dissector '/docsis/packet-docsis.c' Denial of Service Vulnerability

Wireshark is prone to a remote denial-of-service vulnerability because it fails to properly handle certain types of packets.

Attackers can exploit this issue to cause the application to enter an infinite loop consuming excessive CPU resources, denying service to legitimate users.

Wireshark versions 2.4.0 through 2.4.1 are vulnerable.

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