Wireshark up to 2.2.6 IPv6 Dissector packet-ipv6.c input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Wireshark up to 2.2.6. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file epan/dissectors/packet-ipv6.c of the component IPv6 Dissector. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2017-9353. The attack may be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Wireshark up to 2.2.6 (Packet Analyzer Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown code block of the file epan/dissectors/packet-ipv6.c of the component IPv6 Dissector. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

In Wireshark 2.2.0 to 2.2.6, the IPv6 dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-ipv6.c by validating an IPv6 address.

The bug was discovered 06/01/2017. The weakness was shared 06/02/2017 by OSS-Fuzz (Website). The advisory is shared for download at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-9353. 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.

A public exploit has been developed by OSS-Fuzz and been published 3 days after the advisory. The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. 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 Exploit-DB (42123), Tenable (100670) and SecurityFocus (BID 98805†). The entries VDB-101894, VDB-101895, VDB-101896 and VDB-101897 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: OSS-Fuzz
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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: 40b2d475c2ad550c1a0f536d5eb30f2a7404c4f0

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Sourcesinfo

Product: wireshark.org

Advisory: exploit-db.com
Researcher: OSS-Fuzz project. (OSS-Fuzz)
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2017-9353 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9353
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-101904

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SecurityFocus: 98805 - Wireshark 'epan/dissectors/packet-ipv6.c' Denial of Service Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1038612

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

Created: 06/02/2017 14:36
Updated: 06/15/2025 10:02
Changes: 06/02/2017 14:36 (82), 10/14/2019 14:11 (5), 10/04/2020 11:18 (1), 12/26/2020 08:23 (3), 12/07/2022 14:59 (4), 06/15/2025 10:02 (14)
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