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
| Vector | AV: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
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Alt Linux
Astra Linux
Debian
Red Os
Suse
Wireshark