Wireshark up to 4.2.7/4.4.0 AppleTalk Dissector/RELOAD Framing Dissector missing values

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Wireshark up to 4.2.7/4.4.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component AppleTalk Dissector/RELOAD Framing Dissector. This manipulation causes improper handling of missing values. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2024-9781. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Wireshark up to 4.2.7/4.4.0. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component AppleTalk Dissector/RELOAD Framing Dissector. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper handling of missing values vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-230. The product does not handle or incorrectly handles when a parameter, field, or argument name is specified, but the associated value is missing, i.e. it is empty, blank, or null. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

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 is possible to read the advisory at wireshark.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-9781 since 10/10/2024. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 208657 (Wireshark 4.4.x < 4.4.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 4.2.8 or 4.4.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (208657). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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

VulDB Base Score: 3.1
VulDB Temp Score: 3.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper handling of missing values
CWE: CWE-230 / CWE-229 / CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 208657
Nessus Name: Wireshark 4.4.x < 4.4.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Wireshark 4.2.8/4.4.1

Timelineinfo

10/10/2024 🔍
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03/07/2025 +148 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: wireshark.org

Advisory: wireshark.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-9781 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-9781
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-279943

Entryinfo

Created: 10/10/2024 08:51
Updated: 03/07/2025 12:37
Changes: 10/10/2024 08:51 (63), 10/12/2024 03:27 (2), 03/07/2025 12:37 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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