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CVE-2018-9260: In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.5 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.13, the IEEE 802.15.4 dissector could crash.

In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.5 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.13, the IEEE 802.15.4 dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-ieee802154.c by ensuring that an allocation step occurs.

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Plain-English summary

This CVE affects Wireshark versions that can crash while dissecting IEEE 802.15.4 traffic. The business impact is mainly interruption of packet analysis workflows, not a confirmed system compromise. Sources do not provide a CVSS score or evidence of active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat this as a targeted availability risk for security operations and network analysis teams. It should be remediated through normal patch management, with priority for systems handling untrusted captures.

Technical view

Wireshark 2.4.0 through 2.4.5 and 2.2.0 through 2.2.13 have a crash condition in the IEEE 802.15.4 dissector. The fix changed epan/dissectors/packet-ieee802154.c to ensure an allocation step occurs before use.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on analyst workstations, troubleshooting hosts, and systems that open or capture IEEE 802.15.4 packet data using affected Wireshark versions.

Exploitation context

CISA KEV status is false in the supplied bundle. The cited material supports a crash condition, but does not document active exploitation, exploit availability, privilege impact, or code execution.

Researcher notes

The source bundle is limited: no CVSS vector, CWE, detailed trigger conditions, or exploitability assessment are provided. Analysis should stay scoped to a dissector crash and the named affected Wireshark version ranges.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory Wireshark installations and identify versions 2.4.0-2.4.5 and 2.2.0-2.2.13.
  • Update Wireshark using upstream or distribution security guidance.
  • Prioritize systems used to inspect untrusted capture files or wireless packet data.
  • Review Debian LTS advisories if using Debian-packaged Wireshark.
  • Check vendor release notes for the package containing the referenced upstream fix.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm installed Wireshark versions are outside the affected ranges.
  • Verify package changelogs include CVE-2018-9260 or the referenced upstream fix.
  • Identify workflows that process IEEE 802.15.4 captures or live traffic.
  • Confirm analysts do not rely on unsupported affected Wireshark branches.
  • Document residual exposure where upgrades are delayed.
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