CVE-2024-9781

HIGH

Published Oct 10, 2024 Modified Nov 25, 2024 CWE-230

Description

AppleTalk and RELOAD Framing dissector crash in Wireshark 4.4.0 and 4.2.0 to 4.2.7 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file

CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-230 CWE-230

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
wireshark	wireshark	4.2.0 — 4.2.8
wireshark	wireshark	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/20114 https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2024-13.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-9781? +

AppleTalk and RELOAD Framing dissector crash in Wireshark 4.4.0 and 4.2.0 to 4.2.7 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-9781? +

CVE-2024-9781 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-9781? +

CVE-2024-9781 affects products from wireshark, specifically: wireshark. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-9781? +

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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