CVE-2017-15189

wireshark: DOCSIS infinite loop

Published Oct 10, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 1.7% KEV · Not listed
Description
In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.1, the DOCSIS dissector could go into an infinite loop. This was addressed in plugins/docsis/packet-docsis.c by adding decrements.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-6649 In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.1, the DOCSIS dissector could go into an infinite loop. This was addressed in plugins/docsis/packet-docsis.c by adding decrements.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00424}

epss

{'score': 0.00361}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 7:50 PM
Reserved
Oct 9, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 10, 2017, 9:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:07 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Oct 10, 2017, 12:00 AM