CVE-2018-6836
Description
The netmonrec_comment_destroy function in wiretap/netmon.c in Wireshark through 2.4.4 performs a free operation on an uninitialized memory address, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact.
Risk Information
Base Score
9.8
MODERATE
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS Score
Exploitation Probability
0.317
Associated Vulnerability
| Vulnerability | OS Platform |
|---|---|
| Multiple vulnerabilities affected in Wireshark (X64) 2.4.4 | Windows |
| Multiple vulnerabilities affected in Wireshark 2.4.4 | Windows |
Patch Details
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| Patch ID | Patch Description |
|---|---|
| PATCH-343288 | Wireshark (X64) (4.4.2) |
| PATCH-338541 | Wireshark (3.6.24) |
References
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1234
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-1234