Wireshark up to 3.6.15/4.0.7 BT SDP Dissector infinite loop

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Wireshark up to 3.6.15/4.0.7 and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component BT SDP Dissector. The manipulation leads to infinite loop. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2023-4511. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Wireshark up to 3.6.15/4.0.7 (Packet Analyzer Software). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects an unknown part of the component BT SDP Dissector. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a infinite loop vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-835. The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

BT SDP dissector infinite loop in Wireshark 4.0.0 to 4.0.7 and 3.6.0 to 3.6.15 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file

The weakness was published 08/24/2023 as 19258. The advisory is shared at gitlab.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-4511 since 08/24/2023. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 207910 (Debian dla-3906 : libwireshark-data - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 3.6.16 or 4.0.8 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (207910). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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NVD Base Score: 7.5
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CNA Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Infinite loop
CWE: CWE-835 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 207910
Nessus Name: Debian dla-3906 : libwireshark-data - security update

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Wireshark 3.6.16/4.0.8

Timelineinfo

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05/07/2026 +987 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: wireshark.org

Advisory: 19258
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-4511 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-4511
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-237905

Entryinfo

Created: 08/24/2023 10:30
Updated: 05/07/2026 10:43
Changes: 08/24/2023 10:30 (49), 09/16/2023 16:32 (11), 08/29/2024 17:41 (16), 10/02/2024 22:06 (2), 05/07/2026 10:40 (2), 05/07/2026 10:43 (4)
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Committer: lywand
Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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