CVE-2024-0211

Summary

CVE-2024-0211 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting Wireshark version 4.2.0. This issue arises from a problem in the DOCSIS dissector, causing the tool to crash when processing maliciously crafted packets or capture files. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious packets or using crafted capture files to trigger the crash. This can result in Wireshark becoming unresponsive or requiring a manual restart, impacting network analysis and monitoring activities.

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