CVE-2023-6175

Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') in Wireshark

Description

NetScreen file parser crash in Wireshark 4.0.0 to 4.0.10 and 3.6.0 to 3.6.18 allows denial of service via crafted capture file

Remediation

Solution:

  • Upgrade to versions 4.0.11, 3.6.19 or above.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory wireshark.org
Affected: Wireshark Foundation Wireshark
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2023-29.html vendor advisory
https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/19404 issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6175?
CVE-2023-6175 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-6175?
To fix CVE-2023-6175: Upgrade to versions 4.0.11, 3.6.19 or above.
Is CVE-2023-6175 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-6175 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-6175?
CVE-2023-6175 affects Wireshark Foundation Wireshark.
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