HIGH
CVE-2017-11409
CWE-834Published: July 18, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In Wireshark 2.0.0 to 2.0.13, the GPRS LLC dissector could go into a large loop. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-gprs-llc.c by using a different integer data type.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-11409 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (12)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99914Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038966Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=13603Issue Tracking · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00010.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2017-37.htmlVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99914Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038966Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=13603Issue Tracking · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00010.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2017-37.htmlVendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-11409
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-834
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 18, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-834)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-11409 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.