Wireshark 1.10/1.10.1 Netmon File Parser input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Wireshark 1.10/1.10.1. It has been classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Netmon File Parser. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2013-5717. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Wireshark 1.10/1.10.1 (Packet Analyzer Software). This affects an unknown code block of the component Netmon File Parser. 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. The summary by CVE is:

The Bluetooth HCI ACL dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.2 does not properly maintain a certain free list, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet that is not properly handled by the wmem_block_alloc function in epan/wmem/wmem_allocator_block.c.

The weakness was released 09/11/2013 by G. Geshev as wnpa-sec-2013-60 · Netmon file parser crash as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at wireshark.org. The public release was coordinated with the project team. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2013-5717 since 09/11/2013. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 71488 (GLSA-201312-13 : 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. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 121450 (Wireshark Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities (wnpa-sec-2013-54- wnpa-sec-2013-60)).

Upgrading to version 1.10.2 or 1.8.10 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at wireshark.org. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (87017), Tenable (71488), SecurityFocus (BID 62315†), OSVDB (97218†) and Secunia (SA54765†). Further details are available at wireshark.org. Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-10266, VDB-10280, VDB-10282 and VDB-10283. 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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Nessus ID: 71488
Nessus Name: GLSA-201312-13 : Wireshark: Multiple vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 803618
OpenVAS Name: Wireshark Denial of Service Vulnerability Sep13 (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Wireshark 1.10.2/1.8.10

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Sourcesinfo

Product: wireshark.org

Advisory: wnpa-sec-2013-60 · Netmon file parser crash
Researcher: G. Geshev
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-5717 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-5717
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-10281

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X-Force: 87017
SecurityFocus: 62315
Secunia: 54765 - Wireshark Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 97218
Vulnerability Center: 42578 - Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.2 Bluetooth HCI ACL Dissector Free List Error Remote DoS via a Crafted Packet, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/16/2013 12:07
Updated: 05/24/2021 16:47
Changes: 09/16/2013 12:07 (86), 05/17/2017 09:07 (2), 05/24/2021 16:47 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:21A:103

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