CVE-2024-4855

LOW
Published May 14, 2024 Modified Aug 7, 2025 CWE-416

Description

Use after free issue in editcap could cause denial of service via crafted capture file

CVSS v3.1 Score

3.6
LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-416 Use After Free

Affected Products

Vendor Product
wireshark wireshark
wireshark wireshark
wireshark wireshark
fedoraproject fedora
fedoraproject fedora

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-4855? +
Use after free issue in editcap could cause denial of service via crafted capture file It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.6 (LOW).
How severe is CVE-2024-4855? +
CVE-2024-4855 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.6 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-4855? +
CVE-2024-4855 affects products from fedoraproject, wireshark, specifically: fedora, wireshark. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-4855? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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