Wireshark up to 2.2.7 MQ Dissector packet-mq.c Fragment Length input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Wireshark. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file epan/dissectors/packet-mq.c of the component MQ Dissector. The manipulation as part of Fragment Length results in input validation. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2017-11407. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Wireshark (Packet Analyzer Software). Affected is an unknown code block of the file epan/dissectors/packet-mq.c of the component MQ Dissector. The manipulation as part of a Fragment Length 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 2.2.7 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.13, the MQ dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-mq.c by validating the fragment length before a reassembly attempt.

The bug was discovered 07/18/2017. The weakness was disclosed 07/18/2017 as Bug 13792 as confirmed bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is shared for download at bugs.wireshark.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-11407 since 07/17/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 101897 (Wireshark 2.0.x < 2.0.14 / 2.2.x < 2.2.8 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 176728 (Debian Security Update for wireshark (DLA 1634-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (101897), SecurityFocus (BID 99910†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1038966†). The entries VDB-99746, VDB-99749, VDB-99756 and VDB-99757 are pretty similar. 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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Nessus ID: 101897
Nessus Name: Wireshark 2.0.x < 2.0.14 / 2.2.x < 2.2.8 Multiple DoS (macOS)
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OpenVAS ID: 803068
OpenVAS Name: Wireshark Multiple DoS Vulnerabilities Jul17 (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: 4e54dae7f0d7840836ee6d5ce1e688f152ab2978

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Sourcesinfo

Product: wireshark.org

Advisory: Bug 13792
Researcher: Buildbot Builder
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-11407 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-11407
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-103752
SecurityFocus: 99910 - Wireshark MQ Dissector CVE-2017-11407 Denial of Service Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1038966

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/19/2017 09:34
Updated: 12/13/2022 08:57
Changes: 07/19/2017 09:34 (80), 10/30/2019 20:44 (5), 01/01/2021 19:15 (3), 12/13/2022 08:57 (4)
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