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The CVE-2018-9258 vulnerability was found in Wireshark versions 2.4.0 to 2.4.5. The issue lies in the TCP dissector, which could crash under certain conditions. This vulnerability was addressed in the epan/dissectors/packet-tcp.c component by preserving valid data sources. The vulnerability was made public on April 4, 2018, and the data was updated on August 5, 2024.
Overview
Wireshark, a widely used network protocol analyzer, was found to have a vulnerability in its TCP dissector. This vulnerability could cause the dissector to crash, potentially disrupting network analysis operations. The issue was addressed by preserving valid data sources in the epan/dissectors/packet-tcp.c component.
Remediation
The vulnerability was addressed in the epan/dissectors/packet-tcp.c component by preserving valid data sources. Users of affected Wireshark versions (2.4.0 to 2.4.5) are advised to update to a newer version where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ConstructionConstruction
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- MiningMining
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
