Wireshark up to 1.12.8/2.0.0 NBAP Dissector packet-nbap.c input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Wireshark up to 1.12.8/2.0.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file epan/dissectors/packet-nbap.c of the component NBAP Dissector. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2015-8730. The attack can only be executed locally. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Wireshark up to 1.12.8/2.0.0 (Packet Analyzer Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the file epan/dissectors/packet-nbap.c of the component NBAP Dissector. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

epan/dissectors/packet-nbap.c in the NBAP dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.9 and 2.0.x before 2.0.1 does not validate the number of items, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid read operation and application crash) via a crafted packet.

The weakness was shared 01/04/2016 with Google (Website). The advisory is available at code.wireshark.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-8730 since 01/03/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and also a exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. 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 124748 (Solaris 11.3 Support Repository Update (SRU) 5.6.0 Missing).

Upgrading to version 1.12.9 or 2.0.1 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 79382†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-56150†). The entries VDB-80055, VDB-80056, VDB-80057 and VDB-80058 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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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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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-02 January16 (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Wireshark 1.12.9/2.0.1
Patch: d2644aef369af0667220b5bd69996915b29d753d

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12/03/2015 🔍
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12/29/2015 +26 days 🔍
01/03/2016 +5 days 🔍
01/04/2016 +1 days 🔍
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01/08/2016 +3 days 🔍
01/26/2016 +18 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: wireshark.org

Advisory: code.wireshark.org⛔
Organization: Google
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-8730 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-8730
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-80074

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SecurityFocus: 79382 - Wireshark Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1034551
Vulnerability Center: 56150 - Wireshark 1.12.0-1.12.8, 2.0.0 Remote DoS in NBAP Dissector - CVE-2015-8730, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/05/2016 08:29
Updated: 12/23/2024 19:59
Changes: 01/05/2016 08:29 (67), 07/05/2018 08:49 (17), 07/02/2022 10:30 (6), 07/02/2022 10:35 (1), 11/02/2024 14:53 (24), 12/23/2024 19:59 (2)
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