CVE-2024-0208
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)
Details
Summary
CVE-2024-0208 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting Wireshark versions 4.2.0, 4.0.0 to 4.0.11, and 3.6.0 to 3.6.19. Maliciously crafted packets or capture files can trigger a crash in the GVCP dissector, causing Wireshark to become unresponsive and preventing normal operation. This issue may allow attackers to disrupt network analysis and investigation, making it a potential concern for security professionals and network administrators. It is recommended that users update their Wireshark installations to the latest version as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.
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Affected Products
- Wireshark
Affected Vendors
- Wireshark Foundation
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