Wireshark 1.8.0/1.8.1/1.8.2/1.8.3 numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Wireshark 1.8.0/1.8.1/1.8.2/1.8.3. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Such manipulation leads to numeric error. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-6055. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Wireshark 1.8.0/1.8.1/1.8.2/1.8.3 (Packet Analyzer Software). It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-189. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

epan/dissectors/packet-3g-a11.c in the 3GPP2 A11 dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a zero value in a sub-type length field.

The weakness was disclosed 12/05/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at anonsvn.wireshark.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2012-6055 since 11/29/2012. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 64469 (SuSE 11.2 Security Update : wireshark (SAT Patch Number 7240)), 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 165835 (SUSE Security Update for Wireshark to 1.8.4 (openSUSE-SU-2013:0151-1)).

Upgrading to version 1.8.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (64469) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-37544†). The entries VDB-63155, VDB-63154, VDB-63151 and VDB-63150 are pretty similar. 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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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 64469
Nessus Name: SuSE 11.2 Security Update : wireshark (SAT Patch Number 7240)
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OpenVAS ID: 803071
OpenVAS Name: Wireshark Multiple Dissector Multiple Vulnerabilities - Dec12 (Mac OS X)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Wireshark 1.8.3

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11/29/2012 🔍
12/05/2012 +6 days 🔍
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12/06/2012 +1 days 🔍
03/24/2015 +838 days 🔍
12/20/2021 +2463 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: wireshark.org

Advisory: anonsvn.wireshark.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-6055 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-6055
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-63152

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Vulnerability Center: 37544 - Wireshark Remote Denial of Service - CVE-2012-6055, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 12:22
Updated: 12/20/2021 16:53
Changes: 03/24/2015 12:22 (64), 04/22/2017 12:52 (2), 12/20/2021 16:53 (3)
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