Wireshark up to 1.12.8 SDP Dissector packet-sdp.c dissect_sdp input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Wireshark up to 1.12.8. This vulnerability affects the function dissect_sdp of the file epan/dissectors/packet-sdp.c of the component SDP Dissector. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2015-8717. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Wireshark up to 1.12.8 (Packet Analyzer Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function dissect_sdp of the file epan/dissectors/packet-sdp.c of the component SDP 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:

The dissect_sdp function in epan/dissectors/packet-sdp.c in the SDP dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.9 does not prevent use of a negative media count, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.

The weakness was released 01/04/2016 by Buildbot Builder (Rick) (Website). The advisory is shared at code.wireshark.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2015-8717 since 01/03/2016. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 87824 (Wireshark 1.12.x < 1.12.9 Multiple DoS), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 175659 (Debian Security Update for wireshark (DSA 3505-1)).

Upgrading to version 1.12.9 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (87824), SecurityFocus (BID 79816†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-56132†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-78868, VDB-80055, VDB-80056 and VDB-80057. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 87824
Nessus Name: Wireshark 1.12.x < 1.12.9 Multiple DoS
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OpenVAS ID: 802978
OpenVAS Name: Wireshark Multiple Denial-of-Service Vulnerabilities-03 January16 (Windows)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Wireshark 1.12.9
Patch: 2ddd92b6f8f587325b9e14598658626f3a007c5c

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12/29/2015 🔍
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01/03/2016 +5 days 🔍
01/04/2016 +1 days 🔍
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01/08/2016 +3 days 🔍
01/25/2016 +17 days 🔍
07/02/2022 +2350 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: wireshark.org

Advisory: code.wireshark.org⛔
Researcher: Buildbot Builder (Rick)
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-8717 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-8717
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-80061

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SecurityFocus: 79816 - Wireshark Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1034551
Vulnerability Center: 56132 - Wireshark 1.12.0-1.12.8 Remote DoS in SDP Dissector - CVE-2015-8717, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/05/2016 08:27
Updated: 07/02/2022 09:13
Changes: 01/05/2016 08:27 (70), 07/05/2018 08:47 (18), 07/02/2022 09:10 (6), 07/02/2022 09:13 (1)
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