Wireshark up to 1.8.4 RTPS Dissector rtps_util_add_bitmap resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Wireshark. It has been declared as problematic. This issue affects the function rtps_util_add_bitmap of the component RTPS Dissector. Executing a manipulation can lead to resource management. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2013-1579. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Wireshark (Packet Analyzer Software). This vulnerability affects the function rtps_util_add_bitmap of the component RTPS Dissector. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-399. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

The rtps_util_add_bitmap function in epan/dissectors/packet-rtps.c in the RTPS dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.13 and 1.8.x before 1.8.5 does not properly implement certain nested loops for processing bitmap data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a malformed packet.

The weakness was released 02/02/2013 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at anonsvn.wireshark.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2013-1579 since 01/30/2013. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 64795 (SuSE 11.2 Security Update : wireshark (SAT Patch Number 7317)), 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 166682 (SUSE Enterprise Linux Security Update for wireshark (SUSE-SU-2013:0322-1)).

Upgrading to version 1.6.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (64795) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-38291†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-63506, VDB-63505, VDB-63504 and VDB-63503. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

• Packet Analyzer Software

Name

• Wireshark

Version

• 1.6.0
• 1.6.1
• 1.6.2
• 1.6.3
• 1.6.4
• 1.6.5
• 1.6.6
• 1.6.7
• 1.6.8
• 1.6.9
• 1.6.10
• 1.6.11
• 1.6.12
• 1.8.0
• 1.8.1
• 1.8.2
• 1.8.3
• 1.8.4

License

• open-source

Website

• Product: https://www.wireshark.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 64795
Nessus Name: SuSE 11.2 Security Update : wireshark (SAT Patch Number 7317)
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OpenVAS ID: 803166
OpenVAS Name: Wireshark Multiple Vulnerabilities(01) - Feb2013 (Mac OS X)
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Wireshark 1.6.0

Timelineinfo

01/30/2013 🔍
02/02/2013 +3 days 🔍
02/02/2013 +0 days 🔍
02/02/2013 +0 days 🔍
02/05/2013 +3 days 🔍
03/24/2015 +777 days 🔍
12/22/2021 +2465 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: wireshark.org

Advisory: anonsvn.wireshark.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2013-1579 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-1579
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-63496

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Vulnerability Center: 38291 - Wireshark RTSP Dissector Allows Remote DoS via a Malformed Packet, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 12:22
Updated: 12/22/2021 04:09
Changes: 03/24/2015 12:22 (66), 04/24/2017 10:22 (2), 12/22/2021 04:09 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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