Wireshark up to 2.2.6 DOF Dissector packet-dof.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Wireshark. It has been rated as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the file epan/dissectors/packet-dof.c of the component DOF Dissector. This manipulation causes memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-9348. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Wireshark (Packet Analyzer Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the file epan/dissectors/packet-dof.c of the component DOF Dissector. 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:

In Wireshark 2.2.0 to 2.2.6, the DOF dissector could read past the end of a buffer. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-dof.c by validating a size value.

The bug was discovered 06/01/2017. The weakness was shared 06/02/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-9348. 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 100670 (Wireshark 2.0.x < 2.0.13 / 2.2.x < 2.2.7 Multiple DoS (macOS)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 370421 (Wireshark Multiple Vulnerabilities (wnpa-sec-2017-22 to wnpa-sec-2017-33)).

Upgrading 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 (100670) and SecurityFocus (BID 98801†). The entries VDB-101894, VDB-101895, VDB-101896 and VDB-101897 are related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 100670
Nessus Name: Wireshark 2.0.x < 2.0.13 / 2.2.x < 2.2.7 Multiple DoS (macOS)
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OpenVAS ID: 802978
OpenVAS Name: Wireshark Multiple Denial-of-Service Vulnerabilities-02 June17 (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: 7fe55f96672b7bf2b4ceb9ae039a0f43eddd3151

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Sourcesinfo

Product: wireshark.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Peter Wu.
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-9348 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9348
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-101899

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SecurityFocus: 98801 - Wireshark 'epan/dissectors/packet-dof.c' Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1038612

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/02/2017 14:35
Updated: 12/07/2022 14:47
Changes: 06/02/2017 14:35 (75), 10/13/2019 11:02 (4), 10/04/2020 10:42 (1), 12/26/2020 07:56 (2), 12/07/2022 14:47 (4)
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