Wireshark 1.8.0/1.8.1/1.8.2/1.8.3 dissect_eigrp_metric_comm numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Wireshark 1.8.0/1.8.1/1.8.2/1.8.3. This vulnerability affects the function dissect_eigrp_metric_comm. Executing a manipulation can lead to numeric error. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2012-6057. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Wireshark 1.8.0/1.8.1/1.8.2/1.8.3 (Packet Analyzer Software). This vulnerability affects the function dissect_eigrp_metric_comm. 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. CVE summarizes:

The dissect_eigrp_metric_comm function in epan/dissectors/packet-eigrp.c in the EIGRP dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.4 uses the wrong data type for a certain offset value, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (integer overflow and infinite loop) via a malformed packet.

The weakness was shared 12/05/2012 (Website). The advisory is available at anonsvn.wireshark.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-6057 since 11/29/2012. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

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-37539†). The entries VDB-63155, VDB-63152, VDB-63151 and VDB-63150 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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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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12/20/2021 +2463 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: wireshark.org

Advisory: anonsvn.wireshark.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-6057 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-6057
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-63154

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Vulnerability Center: 37539 - Wireshark Remote Denial of Service - CVE-2012-6057, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 12:22
Updated: 12/20/2021 17:17
Changes: 03/24/2015 12:22 (65), 04/22/2017 12:51 (2), 12/20/2021 17:17 (3)
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