CVE-2024-4853
wireshark: Editcap byte chopping crash
Severity
LowRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · May 14, 2024
Updated · November 21, 2025
Description
A flaw was found in the editcap program distributed by Wireshark. A buffer over-read may be triggered when a crafted packet trace file is processed with the editcap program, causing an application crash and resulting in a denial of service.
Statement
This flaw can only be triggered when the editcap program is used to process a crafted packet trace file.
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
Mitigation
Do not process untrusted packet trace files with the editcap program.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-126 · Buffer Over-read