SourceFire Snort 2.1.0/2.1.1 Rc1/2.1.3/2.2 Verbose Mode decode.c decodetcpoptions denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in SourceFire Snort 2.1.0/2.1.1 Rc1/2.1.3/2.2. It has been declared as problematic. This affects the function decodetcpoptions of the file decode.c of the component Verbose Mode. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2004-2652. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceFire Snort 2.1.0/2.1.1 Rc1/2.1.3/2.2. Affected is the function decodetcpoptions of the file decode.c of the component Verbose Mode. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

The DecodeTCPOptions function in decode.c in Snort before 2.3.0, when printing TCP/IP options using FAST output or verbose mode, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via packets with invalid TCP/IP options, which trigger a null dereference.

The bug was discovered 12/22/2004. The weakness was released 12/24/2004 by Marcin Zgorecki (Website). The advisory is available at securitytracker.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2004-2652. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

After even before and not, there has been an exploit disclosed. The exploit is shared for download at k-otik.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 2.3.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (18689), Exploit-DB (25046), SecurityFocus (BID 12084†), OSVDB (12578†) and Secunia (SA13664†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Snort 2.3.0

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: securitytracker.com⛔
Researcher: Marcin Zgorecki
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2004-2652 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-2652
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-23526
X-Force: 18689
SecurityFocus: 12084 - Snort DecodeTCPOptions Remote Denial Of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 13664
OSVDB: 12578 - Snort Fast Output TCP/IP Options Remote DoS
SecurityTracker: 1012656
Vulnerability Center: 24227 - Snort Prior to 2.3 DecodeTCPOptions Function Remote DoS Vulnerability via Packet with Invalid TCP/IP, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/10/2015 12:14 PM
Updated: 11/30/2024 03:25 PM
Changes: 03/10/2015 12:14 PM (59), 02/17/2017 12:23 PM (12), 07/01/2021 08:12 AM (4), 11/23/2024 03:10 AM (17), 11/30/2024 03:25 PM (1)
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