Wireshark up to 1.12.10/2.0.2 GSM CBCH Dissector packet-gsm_cbch.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Wireshark up to 1.12.10/2.0.2. Affected is an unknown function of the file epan/dissectors/packet-gsm_cbch.c of the component GSM CBCH Dissector. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2016-4082. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Wireshark up to 1.12.10/2.0.2 (Packet Analyzer Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the file epan/dissectors/packet-gsm_cbch.c of the component GSM CBCH Dissector. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

epan/dissectors/packet-gsm_cbch.c in the GSM CBCH dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.11 and 2.0.x before 2.0.3 uses the wrong variable to index an array, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds access and application crash) via a crafted packet.

The weakness was published 04/25/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at code.wireshark.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-4082 since 04/24/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 90786 (Wireshark 1.12.x < 1.12.11 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 175768 (Debian Security Update for Wireshark (DSA 3585-1)).

Upgrading to version 1.12.11 or 2.0.3 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 vulnerability database at Tenable (90786). Similar entries are available at VDB-82833, VDB-82836, VDB-82837 and VDB-82838. 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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Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 90786
Nessus Name: Wireshark 1.12.x < 1.12.11 Multiple DoS
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OpenVAS ID: 66543
OpenVAS Name: Mageia Linux Local Check: mgasa-2016-0153
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Wireshark 1.12.11/2.0.3
Patch: 0fe522dfc689c3ebd119f2a6775d1f275c5f04d8

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04/22/2016 🔍
04/24/2016 +2 days 🔍
04/25/2016 +1 days 🔍
04/25/2016 +0 days 🔍
04/26/2016 +1 days 🔍
04/29/2016 +2 days 🔍
07/26/2022 +2279 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: wireshark.org

Advisory: code.wireshark.org⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-4082 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-4082
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-82840

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SecurityTracker: 1035685

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/26/2016 10:47
Updated: 07/26/2022 18:38
Changes: 04/26/2016 10:47 (71), 10/24/2018 10:14 (4), 07/26/2022 18:29 (6), 07/26/2022 18:38 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:E69:103

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