Wireshark 1.4.0/1.4.1/1.4.2/1.4.3 packet-6lowpan.c dissect_6lowpan_iphc numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Wireshark 1.4.0/1.4.1/1.4.2/1.4.3. Affected by this vulnerability is the function dissect_6lowpan_iphc of the file packet-6lowpan.c. The manipulation results in numeric error. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2011-1138. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Wireshark 1.4.0/1.4.1/1.4.2/1.4.3 (Packet Analyzer Software). Affected is the function dissect_6lowpan_iphc of the file packet-6lowpan.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-189. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

Off-by-one error in the dissect_6lowpan_iphc function in packet-6lowpan.c in Wireshark 1.4.0 through 1.4.3 on 32-bit platforms allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed 6LoWPAN IPv6 packet.

The weakness was shared 03/02/2011 by Paul with CERT as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is available at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2011-1138 since 03/02/2011. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 75772 (openSUSE Security Update : wireshark (openSUSE-SU-2011:0347-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE 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 (65783), Tenable (75772), SecurityFocus (BID 46636†), SecurityTracker (ID 1025148†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-30154†). The entries VDB-55537, VDB-56699, VDB-56698 and VDB-56697 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: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Nessus ID: 75772
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : wireshark (openSUSE-SU-2011:0347-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 862907
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for wireshark FEDORA-2011-2620
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Sourcesinfo

Product: wireshark.org

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Researcher: Paul
Organization: CERT
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2011-1138 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-1138
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-56694

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X-Force: 65783
SecurityFocus: 46636 - Wireshark 6LoWPAN Packet Denial Of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 43759
SecurityTracker: 1025148 - Wireshark pcap-ng, Nokia DCT3, LDAP, and SMB Processing Flaws Let Remote Users Deny Service and Potentially Execute Arbitrary Code
Vulnerability Center: 30154 - Wireshark 1.4 through 1.4.3 on 32-Bit Platforms Remote DoS Vulnerability via a pcap-ng File, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/20/2015 16:16
Updated: 02/02/2025 07:09
Changes: 03/20/2015 16:16 (62), 03/17/2017 07:39 (16), 10/18/2021 15:12 (4), 10/18/2021 15:17 (1), 12/08/2024 20:21 (15), 02/02/2025 07:09 (2)
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