How severe is CVE-2024-4854?

CVE-2024-4854 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-4854 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-4854?

CVE-2024-4854 primarily affects Wireshark. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4854?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-4854 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-4854 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44432.

When was CVE-2024-4854 published?

CVE-2024-4854 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-4854

CVE-2024-4854 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wireshark with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-835.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-44432
Weakness: CWE-835
Affected product: Wireshark
Published: 2024-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

MONGO and ZigBee TLV dissector infinite loops in Wireshark 4.2.0 to 4.2.4, 4.0.0 to 4.0.14, and 3.6.0 to 3.6.22 allow denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4854?: MONGO and ZigBee TLV dissector infinite loops in Wireshark 4.2.0 to 4.2.4, 4.0.0 to 4.0.14, and 3.6.0 to 3.6.22 allow denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file
How severe is CVE-2024-4854?: CVE-2024-4854 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-4854 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-4854?: CVE-2024-4854 primarily affects Wireshark. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4854?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-4854 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-4854 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44432.
When was CVE-2024-4854 published?: CVE-2024-4854 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:39:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:*:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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