Wireshark 1.10.0/1.10.1/1.10.2/1.10.3 wiretap/libpcap.c memory corruption
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A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Wireshark 1.10.0/1.10.1/1.10.2/1.10.3 (Packet Analyzer Software). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality in the library wiretap/libpcap.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
wiretap/libpcap.c in the libpcap file parser in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted packet-trace file that includes a large packet.
The weakness was presented 06/18/2014 (Website). The advisory is shared at anonsvn.wireshark.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-4174 since 06/17/2014. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/24/2022).
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 76304 (GLSA-201406-33 : Wireshark: Multiple vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks.
Upgrading to version 1.10.1 eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (76304). See 12865 for similar entry.
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CPE 2.3
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5
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Exploiting
Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
ATT&CK: Unknown
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Remote: Yes
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Nessus ID: 76304
Nessus Name: GLSA-201406-33 : Wireshark: Multiple vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 801555
OpenVAS Name: Wireshark Libpcap Denial of Service and Code Execution Vulnerabilities (Windows)
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Wireshark 1.10.1
Timeline
12/18/2013 🔍06/17/2014 🔍
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Sources
Product: wireshark.orgAdvisory: anonsvn.wireshark.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-4174 (🔍)
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Vulnerability Center: 46923 - Wireshark 1.10.0 - 1.10.3 Remote Code Execution or DoS vulnerability via a Crafted Packet-Trace File, Critical
SecurityFocus: 66066
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Entry
Created: 03/26/2015 12:07Updated: 03/24/2022 06:57
Changes: 03/26/2015 12:07 (63), 06/11/2017 05:08 (2), 03/24/2022 06:57 (3)
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