Wireshark 1.8.0/1.8.1 pcap-ng File Parser wiretap/pcapng.c pcapng_read_packet_block numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Wireshark 1.8.0/1.8.1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function pcapng_read_packet_block of the file wiretap/pcapng.c of the component pcap-ng File Parser. This manipulation causes numeric error. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2012-4286. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Wireshark 1.8.0/1.8.1 (Packet Analyzer Software). Affected by this vulnerability is the function pcapng_read_packet_block of the file wiretap/pcapng.c of the component pcap-ng File Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-189. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

The pcapng_read_packet_block function in wiretap/pcapng.c in the pcap-ng file parser in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted pcap-ng file.

The weakness was published 08/15/2012 by Stefan Cornelius as wnpa-sec-2012-24 as confirmed bulletin (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at wireshark.org. The public release has been coordinated with the project team. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-4286 since 08/14/2012. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 62131 (Fedora 18 : wireshark-1.8.2-1.fc18 (2012-11981)), 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 120909 (Solaris 11 Support Repository Update (SRU) 13.4 Missing).

Upgrading to version 1.8.2 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 (77781), Tenable (62131), SecurityFocus (BID 55035†), OSVDB (84783†) and Secunia (SA50276†). Similar entries are available at VDB-5989, VDB-5990, VDB-5991 and VDB-5992. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Nessus ID: 62131
Nessus Name: Fedora 18 : wireshark-1.8.2-1.fc18 (2012-11981)
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OpenVAS ID: 71843
OpenVAS Name: FreeBSD Ports: wireshark
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Wireshark 1.8.2

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Sourcesinfo

Product: wireshark.org

Advisory: wnpa-sec-2012-24
Researcher: Stefan Cornelius
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-4286 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-4286
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-5995

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X-Force: 77781
SecurityFocus: 55035 - Wireshark Versions Prior to 1.8.2 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 50276 - Wireshark Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 84783
SecurityTracker: 1027404 - Wireshark Multiple Bugs Let Remote Users Deny Service and Execute Arbitrary Code
Vulnerability Center: 36197 - Wireshark 1.8.x Before 1.8.2 \x27pcapng_read_packet_block\x27() Remote DoS via a Crafted PCAP-NG file, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/24/2012 13:32
Updated: 03/27/2021 13:08
Changes: 08/24/2012 13:32 (82), 04/17/2017 11:08 (11), 03/27/2021 13:08 (3)
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