What is CVE-2024-4855?

CVE-2024-4855 is a low-severity software vulnerability (Use-after-free) with a CVSS score of 3.6. Use after free issue in editcap could cause denial of service via crafted capture file

Is CVE-2024-4855 being actively exploited?

It is not currently in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploitation probability is 0%.

What products does CVE-2024-4855 affect?

Tracked products affected include Wireshark. Check the version you run to see whether it is affected.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4855?

Apply the vendor fix in your normal patch cycle. Upgrade affected products to a fixed version.

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CVE-2024-4855

LOW severity · CVSS 3.6 · Use-after-free

3.6CVSS LOW

Summary

Use after free issue in editcap could cause denial of service via crafted capture file

Impact & exploitability

Attack vectorLocal

Attack complexityHigh

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionRequired

Confidentiality impactNone

Integrity impactLow

Availability impactLow

Exploit probability (EPSS)0%

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

Affected products we track (1)

Wireshark

Recommendation

Apply the vendor fix in your normal patch cycle. Open any affected product above for its exact safe version.

Additional information

NVD record
https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2024-08.htmlAdvisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/66H2BSENPSIALF2WIZF7M3QBVWYBMFGW/
https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/19782Exploit
https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/19783Exploit
https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/19784Exploit