Wireshark up to 1.12.9/2.0.1 BER Dissector packet-ber.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Wireshark up to 1.12.9/2.0.1. Affected is an unknown function of the file epan/dissectors/packet-ber.c of the component BER Dissector. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-4418. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Wireshark up to 1.12.9/2.0.1 (Packet Analyzer Software). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the file epan/dissectors/packet-ber.c of the component BER 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

epan/dissectors/packet-ber.c in the ASN.1 BER dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.10 and 2.x before 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted packet that triggers an empty set.

The weakness was released 05/01/2016 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at wireshark.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-4418 since 04/30/2016. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 89878 (Debian DSA-3516-1 : wireshark - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 1.12.10 or 2.0.2 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 (89878). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-83070 and VDB-83074. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 89878
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-3516-1 : wireshark - security update
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OpenVAS ID: 64821
OpenVAS Name: Wireshark Multiple Vulnerabilities March16 (Windows)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Wireshark 1.12.10/2.0.2

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03/13/2016 🔍
03/14/2016 +1 days 🔍
04/30/2016 +47 days 🔍
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05/01/2016 +1 days 🔍
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11/04/2018 +917 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: wireshark.org

Advisory: wireshark.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-4418 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-4418
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-83071
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/01/2016 22:38
Updated: 11/04/2018 08:49
Changes: 05/01/2016 22:38 (62), 11/04/2018 08:49 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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