Wireshark 2.0.0/2.0.1 iSeries File Parser wiretap/iseries.c iseries_check_file_type memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Wireshark 2.0.0/2.0.1. Affected by this issue is the function iseries_check_file_type of the file wiretap/iseries.c of the component iSeries File Parser. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-2529. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability was found in Wireshark 2.0.0/2.0.1 (Packet Analyzer Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function iseries_check_file_type of the file wiretap/iseries.c of the component iSeries File Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The iseries_check_file_type function in wiretap/iseries.c in the iSeries file parser in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.2 does not consider that a line may lack the "OBJECT PROTOCOL" substring, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted file.

The weakness was shared 02/28/2016 by Mateusz Jurczyk with Google (Website). The advisory is shared for download at code.wireshark.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-2529 since 02/19/2016. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 89048 (FreeBSD : wireshark -- multiple vulnerabilities (45117749-df55-11e5-b2bd-002590263bf5)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 2.0.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 96d585a5e9baef21e1eea8505d78305b034dc80e is able to eliminate this problem. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published 2 days after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (111116), Tenable (89048), SecurityFocus (BID 81964†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-56943†). The entries VDB-81097, VDB-81098, VDB-81099 and VDB-81100 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: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 89048
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : wireshark -- multiple vulnerabilities (45117749-df55-11e5-b2bd-002590263bf5)
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OpenVAS ID: 18627
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Linux Local Check: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201604-05
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Wireshark 2.0.2
Patch: 96d585a5e9baef21e1eea8505d78305b034dc80e

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01/12/2016 🔍
02/19/2016 +38 days 🔍
02/25/2016 +6 days 🔍
02/27/2016 +1 days 🔍
02/28/2016 +1 days 🔍
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02/29/2016 +1 days 🔍
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03/02/2016 +2 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: wireshark.org

Advisory: code.wireshark.org⛔
Researcher: Mateusz Jurczyk
Organization: Google
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-2529 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-2529
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-81104
X-Force: 111116 - Wireshark iSeries file parser denial of service
SecurityFocus: 81964 - Wireshark Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1035118
Vulnerability Center: 56943 - Wireshark 2.0.0-2.0.1 Remote DoS in iSeries File Parser - CVE-2016-2529, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/28/2016 21:36
Updated: 07/08/2022 15:16
Changes: 02/28/2016 21:36 (66), 08/25/2018 11:23 (25), 07/08/2022 15:16 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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