Vulnerability Description
In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.1, the DOCSIS dissector could go into an infinite loop. This was addressed in plugins/docsis/packet-docsis.c by adding decrements.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101228Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=14080Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/23663PatchVendor Advisory
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=625bab30
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2017-46.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101228Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=14080Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/23663PatchVendor Advisory
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=625bab30
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2017-46.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-15189?
CVE-2017-15189 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.1, the DOCSIS dissector could go into an infinite loop. This was addressed in plugins/docsis/packet-docsis.c by adding decrements.
How severe is CVE-2017-15189?
CVE-2017-15189 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-15189?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.