Wireshark up to 1.12.8 DNS Dissector packet-dns.c dissect_dns_answer input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Wireshark up to 1.12.8. Impacted is the function dissect_dns_answer of the file epan/dissectors/packet-dns.c of the component DNS Dissector. The manipulation leads to input validation. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2015-8719. The attack must be carried out locally. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Wireshark up to 1.12.8 (Packet Analyzer Software). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function dissect_dns_answer of the file epan/dissectors/packet-dns.c of the component DNS Dissector. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

The dissect_dns_answer function in epan/dissectors/packet-dns.c in the DNS dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.9 mishandles the EDNS0 Client Subnet option, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.

The weakness was presented 01/04/2016 by Buildbot Builder (Rick) (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at code.wireshark.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2015-8719 since 01/03/2016. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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-56137†). See VDB-78868, VDB-80055, VDB-80056 and VDB-80057 for similar entries. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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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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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Wireshark 1.12.9
Patch: 30651ab18b42e666f57ea239e58f3ff3a5e9c4ad

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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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01/25/2016 +17 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: wireshark.org

Advisory: code.wireshark.org⛔
Researcher: Buildbot Builder (Rick)
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-8719 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-8719
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-80063

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SecurityFocus: 79816 - Wireshark Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1034551
Vulnerability Center: 56137 - Wireshark 1.12.0-1.12.8 Remote DoS in DNS Dissector - CVE-2015-8719, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/05/2016 08:27
Updated: 07/02/2022 09:23
Changes: 01/05/2016 08:27 (70), 07/05/2018 08:48 (18), 07/02/2022 09:19 (6), 07/02/2022 09:23 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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