Wireshark 1.8.0/1.8.1 ERF Dissector channelised_fill_sdh_g707_format input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Wireshark 1.8.0/1.8.1. Impacted is the function channelised_fill_sdh_g707_format of the component ERF Dissector. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2012-4295. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Wireshark 1.8.0/1.8.1 (Packet Analyzer Software). This affects the function channelised_fill_sdh_g707_format of the component ERF Dissector. The manipulation with an unknown input 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. The summary by CVE is:

Array index error in the channelised_fill_sdh_g707_format function in epan/dissectors/packet-erf.c in the ERF dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.2 might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted speed (aka rate) value.

The weakness was released 08/16/2012 by Stefan Cornelius (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at anonsvn.wireshark.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-4295 since 08/14/2012. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack can only be done within the local network. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. 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 1.8.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (77782), Tenable (62131), SecurityFocus (BID 55035†), Secunia (SA51363†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-36199†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-5989, VDB-5990, VDB-5991 and VDB-5992. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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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 1.8.0

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12/07/2021 +2451 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: wireshark.org

Advisory: anonsvn.wireshark.org
Researcher: Stefan Cornelius
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-4295 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-4295
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-61671

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X-Force: 77782
SecurityFocus: 55035 - Wireshark Versions Prior to 1.8.2 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 51363 - Oracle Solaris Wireshark Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
Vulnerability Center: 36199 - Wireshark 1.8.x Before 1.8.2 Array Index Error in ERF Dissector Remote DoS via a Crafted Speed Value, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 12/07/2021 22:26
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (64), 04/17/2017 11:09 (14), 12/07/2021 22:26 (3)
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