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Wireshark
by:
SecurityFocus
7.5
CVSS
HIGH
Memory-Corruption
119
CWE
Product Name: Wireshark
Affected Version From: N/A
Affected Version To: N/A
Patch Exists: YES
Related CWE: N/A
CPE: N/A
Metasploit: N/A
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2011

Wireshark Memory-Corruption Vulnerability

Wireshark is prone to a memory-corruption vulnerability because it fails to properly handle certain files. Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will likely crash the application.

Mitigation:

Users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources.
Source

Exploit-DB raw data:

source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46167/info

Wireshark is prone to a memory-corruption vulnerability because it fails to properly handle certain files.

Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will likely crash the application. 

https://gitlab.com/exploit-database/exploitdb-bin-sploits/-/raw/main/bin-sploits/36128.pcap