Wireshark up to 1.2.9 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Wireshark up to 1.2.9. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2010-2993. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Wireshark up to 1.2.9 (Packet Analyzer Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

The IPMI dissector in Wireshark 1.2.0 through 1.2.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via unknown vectors.

The weakness was released 08/13/2010 by Buildbot Builder (Website). The advisory is available at wireshark.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2010-2993. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 49092 (Fedora 13 : wireshark-1.2.10-1.fc13 (2010-13416)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 165189 (SUSE Security Update for Multiple Packages (SUSE-SR:2011:007)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (54935), Tenable (49092), SecurityFocus (BID 42618†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-27226†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-53598, VDB-54347, VDB-54345 and VDB-57060. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

• Packet Analyzer Software

Name

• Wireshark

Version

• 1.2
• 1.2.0
• 1.2.1
• 1.2.2
• 1.2.3
• 1.2.4
• 1.2.5
• 1.2.6
• 1.2.7
• 1.2.8
• 1.2.9

License

• open-source

Website

• Product: https://www.wireshark.org/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 49092
Nessus Name: Fedora 13 : wireshark-1.2.10-1.fc13 (2010-13416)
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OpenVAS ID: 862371
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for wireshark FEDORA-2010-13416
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

08/11/2010 🔍
08/13/2010 +2 days 🔍
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08/23/2010 +10 days 🔍
09/20/2010 +28 days 🔍
03/19/2015 +1641 days 🔍
09/22/2021 +2379 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: wireshark.org

Advisory: wireshark.org
Researcher: Buildbot Builder
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2010-2993 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-2993
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-54346

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X-Force: 54935
SecurityFocus: 42618 - Wireshark 0.10.8 to 1.0.14 and 1.2.0 to 1.2.9 Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 42877
Vulnerability Center: 27226 - IPMI Dissector in Wireshark 1.2.0-1.2.9 Remote DoS Vulnerability via Unknown Vectors, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 14:37
Updated: 09/22/2021 09:43
Changes: 03/19/2015 14:37 (59), 03/06/2017 10:56 (9), 09/22/2021 09:39 (5), 09/22/2021 09:43 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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