Wireshark up to 2.0.0 IPMI Dissector packet-ipmi.c ipmi_fmt_udpport input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Wireshark up to 2.0.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function ipmi_fmt_udpport of the file epan/dissectors/packet-ipmi.c of the component IPMI Dissector. This manipulation causes input validation. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2015-8739. The attack requires local access. In addition, an exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Wireshark up to 2.0.0 (Packet Analyzer Software). Affected by this vulnerability is the function ipmi_fmt_udpport of the file epan/dissectors/packet-ipmi.c of the component IPMI 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. The summary by CVE is:

The ipmi_fmt_udpport function in epan/dissectors/packet-ipmi.c in the IPMI dissector in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.1 improperly attempts to access a packet scope, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit) via a crafted packet.

The weakness was presented 01/04/2016 with Google (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at code.wireshark.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2015-8739 since 01/03/2016. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details and also a public 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 87825 (Wireshark 2.0.0 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.

Upgrading to version 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 (87825), SecurityFocus (BID 79382†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-55623†). See VDB-80067, VDB-80068, VDB-80069 and VDB-80070 for similar entries. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality 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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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 87825
Nessus Name: Wireshark 2.0.0 Multiple DoS
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OpenVAS ID: 802978
OpenVAS Name: Wireshark Multiple Denial-of-Service Vulnerabilities-01 January16 (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Wireshark 2.0.1
Patch: 96bf82ced0b58c7a4c2a6c300efeebe4f05c0ff4

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12/03/2015 🔍
12/16/2015 +13 days 🔍
12/29/2015 +13 days 🔍
01/03/2016 +5 days 🔍
01/04/2016 +1 days 🔍
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01/12/2016 +4 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: wireshark.org

Advisory: code.wireshark.org⛔
Organization: Google
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-8739 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-8739
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-80083
SecurityFocus: 79382 - Wireshark Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1034551
Vulnerability Center: 55623 - Wireshark 2.0.0 Remote DoS in IPMI Dissector - CVE-2015-8739, Medium

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

Created: 01/05/2016 08:31
Updated: 12/25/2024 10:11
Changes: 01/05/2016 08:31 (68), 06/21/2018 08:52 (16), 07/02/2022 12:40 (6), 07/02/2022 12:48 (1), 12/25/2024 10:11 (24)
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