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CVE-2017-11409: In Wireshark 2.0.0 to 2.0.13, the GPRS LLC dissector could go into a large loop.

In Wireshark 2.0.0 to 2.0.13, the GPRS LLC dissector could go into a large loop. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-gprs-llc.c by using a different integer data type.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2017-11409 is a Wireshark parsing flaw where the GPRS LLC dissector in versions 2.0.0 through 2.0.13 could enter a large loop. The likely business impact is analyst workstation slowdown or denial of service while inspecting affected traffic or capture files, not direct system takeover based on the provided evidence.

Executive priority

Treat as a targeted availability risk for security operations tooling. It is not evidenced as actively exploited or remotely compromising systems, but vulnerable Wireshark installations should be updated to prevent disruption during packet analysis.

Technical view

The issue is in Wireshark's GPRS LLC dissector, specifically addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-gprs-llc.c by changing an integer data type. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, or detailed trigger conditions, so assessment should stay focused on availability impact during packet dissection.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where Wireshark 2.0.0 through 2.0.13 is used to inspect GPRS LLC traffic or packet captures. Systems not running those versions, or not using Wireshark for such analysis, are less likely to be exposed.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Public references include Wireshark advisory, bug, commit, and vulnerability database entries, but no supplied evidence of in-the-wild abuse.

Researcher notes

Key gaps are missing CVSS, CWE, and trigger details in the provided bundle. The vendor description ties the flaw to integer type handling in packet-gprs-llc.c and a large loop in the GPRS LLC dissector.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade affected Wireshark 2.0.x installations using vendor guidance.
  • Prioritize analyst workstations and shared packet-analysis systems.
  • Avoid opening untrusted captures on vulnerable Wireshark versions.
  • Use vendor or distribution security updates where available.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Wireshark versions on analyst and operations systems.
  • Confirm whether versions 2.0.0 through 2.0.13 remain installed.
  • Review package manager history for Wireshark security updates.
  • Check whether GPRS LLC capture analysis is part of workflows.
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