cvedb.io
CVE-2017-17997
HIGH · CVSS 7.5
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2017-12-30T07:29:00.537 · Last modified 2026-06-17T01:12:00.883

Summary

In Wireshark before 2.2.12, the MRDISC dissector misuses a NULL pointer and crashes. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-mrdisc.c by validating an IPv4 address. This vulnerability is similar to CVE-2017-9343.

Affected products

wireshark — wireshark

Does this affect you?

Add your gear to cvedb and we'll alert you only when wireshark ships something exploited.

Check my exposure →

References

This product uses data from the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. Informational only; not professional security advice.