CVE-2023-0666 describes a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Wireshark versions 4.0.5 and earlier, affecting Debian Linux distributions. This flaw stems from insufficient validation of attacker-crafted RTPS packet lengths, potentially leading to denial of service or arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5 (Medium), indicating it can be exploited remotely with low attack complexity, requiring user interaction to trigger. Currently, there is no public exploit code available, nor is there evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 4.0.0, < 4.0.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
12.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 4.0.0, <= 4.0.5CPE match | cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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