What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-0209?

CVE-2024-0209 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2024-0209?

CVE-2024-0209 presents notable security risk, a null pointer dereference vulnerability rated CVSS 7.8. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-0209?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-0209. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-0209?

Within 30 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Wireshark CVE-2024-0209

HIGH

NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476)

2024-01-03 cve@gitlab.com

Denial Of Service Null Pointer Dereference Wireshark

7.8

CVSS 3.1

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:33 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Nov 03, 2025 - 22:16 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 03, 2024 - 08:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

IEEE 1609.2 dissector crash in Wireshark 4.2.0, 4.0.0 to 4.0.11, and 3.6.0 to 3.6.19 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file

AnalysisAI

IEEE 1609.2 dissector crash in Wireshark 4.2.0, 4.0.0 to 4.0.11, and 3.6.0 to 3.6.19 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476), which allows attackers to crash the application by dereferencing a null pointer. IEEE 1609.2 dissector crash in Wireshark 4.2.0, 4.0.0 to 4.0.11, and 3.6.0 to 3.6.19 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file Affected products include: Wireshark.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Check pointers before dereferencing. Use static analysis tools to detect null pointer paths.

CVE-2024-0209 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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