Wireshark up to 1.12.8 AllJoyn Dissector packet-alljoyn.c input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Wireshark up to 1.12.8. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file epan/dissectors/packet-alljoyn.c of the component AllJoyn Dissector. This manipulation causes input validation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2015-8715. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Wireshark up to 1.12.8 (Packet Analyzer Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the file epan/dissectors/packet-alljoyn.c of the component AllJoyn Dissector. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

epan/dissectors/packet-alljoyn.c in the AllJoyn dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.9 does not check for empty arguments, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted packet.

The weakness was shared 01/04/2016 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at code.wireshark.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2015-8715. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 87824 (Wireshark 1.12.x < 1.12.9 Multiple DoS), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 175659 (Debian Security Update for wireshark (DSA 3505-1)).

Upgrading to version 1.12.9 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (87824), SecurityFocus (BID 79816†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-56130†). The entries VDB-78868, VDB-80055, VDB-80056 and VDB-80057 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
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Nessus ID: 87824
Nessus Name: Wireshark 1.12.x < 1.12.9 Multiple DoS
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OpenVAS ID: 802978
OpenVAS Name: Wireshark Multiple Denial-of-Service Vulnerabilities-03 January16 (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Wireshark 1.12.9
Patch: 40caff2d1fb08262c84aaaa8ac584baa8866dd7c

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12/29/2015 🔍
01/03/2016 +4 days 🔍
01/04/2016 +1 days 🔍
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01/05/2016 +1 days 🔍
01/25/2016 +20 days 🔍
07/02/2022 +2350 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: wireshark.org

Advisory: code.wireshark.org⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2015-8715 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-8715
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-80059

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SecurityFocus: 79816
SecurityTracker: 1034551
Vulnerability Center: 56130 - Wireshark 1.12.0-1.12.8 Remote DoS in AllJoyn Dissector - CVE-2015-8715, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/05/2016 08:26 AM
Updated: 07/02/2022 09:01 AM
Changes: 01/05/2016 08:26 AM (40), 06/08/2017 11:47 PM (26), 07/02/2022 08:56 AM (6), 07/02/2022 08:59 AM (11), 07/02/2022 09:01 AM (2)
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