Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a denial-of-service flaw in Wireshark’s SCTP packet parser. A specially crafted SCTP SACK chunk could make vulnerable Wireshark versions loop indefinitely, disrupting analysis workstations or automated packet-processing workflows. The sources do not indicate data theft, code execution, or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is most likely where legacy Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.4 remains installed or embedded in analysis environments handling untrusted SCTP traffic or captures. Treat as a legacy hygiene issue unless vulnerable Wireshark is still used on systems processing untrusted captures. Prioritize remediation in SOC, network forensics, and automated analysis environments. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Wireshark 1.8.x installations to 1.8.4 or later.; Apply relevant vendor packages from Red Hat, openSUSE, or your OS vendor.; Remove or isolate unsupported legacy Wireshark builds from analysis workflows..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=7802CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:16139CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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