CVE-2018-9256
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
2.3 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.5 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.13, the LWAPP dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-lwapp.c by limiting the encapsulation levels to restrict the recursion depth.
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-04-04
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-9256?
In Wireshark 2.4.0 to 2.4.5 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.13, the LWAPP dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-lwapp.c by limiting the encapsulation levels to restrict the recursion depth.
Is CVE-2018-9256 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2018-9256 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.3% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-9256?
CVE-2018-9256 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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