How severe is CVE-2024-8250?

CVE-2024-8250 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-8250 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8250?

CVE-2024-8250 affects Wireshark. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8250?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-8250 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8250 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49046.

When was CVE-2024-8250 published?

CVE-2024-8250 was published on 2024-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8250

CVE-2024-8250 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wireshark with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49046
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Wireshark
Published: 2024-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NTLMSSP dissector crash in Wireshark 4.2.0 to 4.0.6 and 4.0.0 to 4.0.16 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8250?: NTLMSSP dissector crash in Wireshark 4.2.0 to 4.0.6 and 4.0.0 to 4.0.16 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file
How severe is CVE-2024-8250?: CVE-2024-8250 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-8250 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8250?: CVE-2024-8250 affects Wireshark. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8250?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-8250 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8250 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49046.
When was CVE-2024-8250 published?: CVE-2024-8250 was published on 2024-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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