Wireshark up to 1.12.6 OpenFlow Dissector packet-openflow_v5.c dissect_openflow_tablemod_v5 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Wireshark up to 1.12.6 and classified as problematic. The affected element is the function dissect_openflow_tablemod_v5 of the file epan/dissectors/packet-openflow_v5.c of the component OpenFlow Dissector. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2015-6247. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Wireshark up to 1.12.6 (Packet Analyzer Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function dissect_openflow_tablemod_v5 of the file epan/dissectors/packet-openflow_v5.c of the component OpenFlow 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. CVE summarizes:

The dissect_openflow_tablemod_v5 function in epan/dissectors/packet-openflow_v5.c in the OpenFlow dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.7 does not validate a certain offset value, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted packet.

The weakness was shared 08/24/2015 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at code.wireshark.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-6247 since 08/14/2015. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 86156 (Debian DSA-3367-1 : wireshark - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 124189 (Solaris 11.3 Support Repository Update (SRU) 1.5.0 Missing).

Upgrading to version 1.12.7 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (86156) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-52316†). The entries VDB-76766, VDB-76767, VDB-77418 and VDB-77419 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 86156
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-3367-1 : wireshark - security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703367
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3367-1 (wireshark - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Wireshark 1.12.7
Patch: 828358d22c6bcf0a1ade5b3ffaa8018a385bfc6c

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08/26/2015 +1 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: wireshark.org

Advisory: code.wireshark.org⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-6247 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-6247
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-77424

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SecurityTracker: 1033272
Vulnerability Center: 52316 - Wireshark 1.12-1.12.6 Remote DoS in OpenFlow Dissector, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/25/2015 10:06
Updated: 06/13/2022 11:36
Changes: 08/25/2015 10:06 (60), 11/05/2017 00:49 (9), 06/13/2022 11:28 (5), 06/13/2022 11:36 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:F41:103

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