Wireshark up to 4.4.0 ITS Dissector missing initialization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Wireshark up to 4.4.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the component ITS Dissector. Such manipulation leads to missing initialization. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-9780. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Wireshark up to 4.4.0. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the component ITS Dissector. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a missing initialization vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-456. The product does not initialize critical variables, which causes the execution environment to use unexpected values. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

ITS dissector crash in Wireshark 4.4.0 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file

The advisory is shared for download at wireshark.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-9780 since 10/10/2024. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit 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 4.4.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (208657). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Missing initialization
CWE: CWE-456 / CWE-453
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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 4.4.1

Timelineinfo

10/10/2024 🔍
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03/07/2025 +148 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: wireshark.org

Advisory: wireshark.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-9780 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-9780
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-279944

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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