Wireshark up to 1.12.8/2.0.0 RSVP Dissector packet-rsvp.c dissect_rsvp_common input validation
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability was found in Wireshark up to 1.12.8/2.0.0. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function dissect_rsvp_common of the file epan/dissectors/packet-rsvp.c of the component RSVP Dissector. The manipulation leads to input validation.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2015-8727. Local access is required to approach this attack. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Wireshark up to 1.12.8/2.0.0 (Packet Analyzer Software). It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function dissect_rsvp_common of the file epan/dissectors/packet-rsvp.c of the component RSVP 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:
The dissect_rsvp_common function in epan/dissectors/packet-rsvp.c in the RSVP dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.9 and 2.0.x before 2.0.1 does not properly maintain request-key data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and application crash) via a crafted packet.
The weakness was released 01/04/2016 with Google (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at code.wireshark.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2015-8727 since 01/03/2016. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.
It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. 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 and running in the context l. 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 or 2.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (87824) and SecurityFocus (BID 79382†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-78868, VDB-80055, VDB-80056 and VDB-80057. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
Product
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2
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VulDB Temp Score: 5.0
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Exploiting
Class: Input validationCWE: CWE-20
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Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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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-02 January16 (Windows)
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Wireshark 1.12.9/2.0.1
Patch: 56baca60271379cb97f6a4a6bf72eb526e8b52d0
Timeline
12/03/2015 🔍12/29/2015 🔍
01/03/2016 🔍
01/04/2016 🔍
01/04/2016 🔍
01/05/2016 🔍
01/08/2016 🔍
12/22/2024 🔍
Sources
Product: wireshark.orgAdvisory: code.wireshark.org⛔
Organization: Google
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-8727 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-8727
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-80071
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SecurityFocus: 79382 - Wireshark Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1034551
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entry
Created: 01/05/2016 08:29Updated: 12/22/2024 04:46
Changes: 01/05/2016 08:29 (63), 05/27/2018 12:07 (18), 07/02/2022 10:00 (6), 07/02/2022 10:01 (1), 12/22/2024 04:46 (24)
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