CVE-2024-0211

Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') in Wireshark

Published Jan 3, 2024 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
DOCSIS dissector crash in Wireshark 4.2.0 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Upgrade to versions 4.2.0 or above.

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3906-1 wireshark security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2024-16010 DOCSIS dissector crash in Wireshark 4.2.0 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Uncontrolled Recursion in Wireshark Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') in Wireshark
Weaknesses CWE-835
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
GitLab
Published
Updated
Mar 27, 2026, 1:56 PM
Reserved
Jan 3, 2024, 7:31 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 3, 2024, 8:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 6:53 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jan 3, 2024, 12:00 AM