Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless WiNG up to 5.8.6.8/5.9.1.2 MINT Crafted Packet memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless WiNG up to 5.8.6.8/5.9.1.2. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component MINT. The manipulation as part of Crafted Packet results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2018-5792. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless WiNG up to 5.8.6.8/5.9.1.2. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component MINT. The manipulation as part of a Crafted Packet leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless WiNG 5.x before 5.8.6.9 and 5.9.x before 5.9.1.3. There is a Remote, Unauthenticated Heap Overflow in the HSD Process over the MINT (Media Independent Tunnel) Protocol on the WiNG Access Point via crafted packets.

The bug was discovered 01/19/2018. The weakness was disclosed 02/05/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at gtacknowledge.extremenetworks.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-5792 since 01/19/2018. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 16 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 5.8.6.9 or 5.9.1.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The entries VDB-112807, VDB-112808, VDB-112809 and VDB-112810 are pretty similar. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.5

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Networks ExtremeWireless WiNG 5.8.6.9/5.9.1.3

Timelineinfo

01/19/2018 🔍
01/19/2018 +0 days 🔍
02/04/2018 +16 days 🔍
02/05/2018 +1 days 🔍
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01/01/2020 +695 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: gtacknowledge.extremenetworks.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-5792 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-5792
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-112812
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/05/2018 14:58
Updated: 01/01/2020 15:30
Changes: 02/05/2018 14:58 (60), 01/01/2020 15:30 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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