CVE-2024-0207 Out-of-bounds Read in Wireshark
An out-of-bounds read in the HTTP3 dissector allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted packets or capture files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-0207?
CVE-2024-0207 is a high-severity denial of service vulnerability in Wireshark Wireshark, published on 3 Jan 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
HTTP3 dissector crash in Wireshark 4.2.0 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-0207?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wireshark Wireshark.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0207?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is CVE-2024-0207 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-0207 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Wireshark Wireshark
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2024-0207, GHSA-5qqv-6f97-m7hw.