PT-2024-8606 · Wireshark+5 · Wireshark+5

Published

2024-10-29

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Updated

2026-04-02

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CVE-2024-11595

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

VectorAV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Wireshark versions 4.2.0 through 4.2.8 Wireshark versions 4.4.0 through 4.4.1
Description The issue is related to the FiveCo RAP dissector in Wireshark, which can enter an infinite loop. This can be exploited to cause a denial of service by injecting specially crafted packets or using a crafted capture file.
Recommendations For Wireshark versions 4.2.0 through 4.2.8, consider disabling the FiveCo RAP dissector until a patch is available. For Wireshark versions 4.4.0 through 4.4.1, consider disabling the FiveCo RAP dissector until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, avoid using the FiveCo RAP dissector in Wireshark until the issue is resolved.

Exploit

Fix

DoS

Infinite Loop

Weakness Enumeration

Related Identifiers

ALT-PU-2025-1412
ALT-PU-2025-3923
BDU:2024-10175
CVE-2024-11595
OPENSUSE-SU-2024:14529-1
OPENSUSE-SU-2024_4142-1
SUSE-SU-2024:4142-1
SUSE-SU-2024_4142-1
SUSE-SU-2026:1169-1

Affected Products

Alt Linux
Astra Linux
Debian
Red Os
Suse
Wireshark