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CVE-2017-17997

In Wireshark before 2.2.12, the MRDISC dissector misuses a NULL pointer and cras...

High CVSS 7.5

Overview

In Wireshark before 2.2.12, the MRDISC dissector misuses a NULL pointer and crashes. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-mrdisc.c by validating an IPv4 address. This vulnerability is similar to CVE-2017-9343.

CWE: CWE-476 Published: 2017-12-30T07:29:00.537
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟠 HIGH.

  • CVSS: 7.5 (HIGH)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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