Wireshark up to 1.12.11/2.0.3 Toshiba File Parser wiretap/toshiba.c sscanf input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Wireshark up to 1.12.11/2.0.3. The affected element is the function sscanf of the file wiretap/toshiba.c of the component Toshiba File Parser. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2016-5355. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Wireshark up to 1.12.11/2.0.3 (Packet Analyzer Software). Affected is the function sscanf of the file wiretap/toshiba.c of the component Toshiba File Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

wiretap/toshiba.c in the Toshiba file parser in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.12 and 2.x before 2.0.4 mishandles sscanf unsigned-integer processing, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file.

The weakness was shared 08/07/2016 by Mateusz Jurczyk (iDefense) with iDEFENSE Labs (Website). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-5355 since 06/09/2016. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 91820 (Wireshark 1.12.x < 1.12.12 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 175781 (Debian Security Update for wireshark (DSA 3615-1)).

Upgrading to version 1.12.12 or 2.0.4 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 (91820) and SecurityFocus (BID 91140†). The entries VDB-80763, VDB-88027, VDB-90422 and VDB-90619 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: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 91820
Nessus Name: Wireshark 1.12.x < 1.12.12 Multiple DoS
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OpenVAS ID: 703615
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3615-1 (wireshark - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Wireshark 1.12.12/2.0.4
Patch: github.com

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09/13/2022 +2227 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: wireshark.org

Advisory: 3270dfac43da861c714df76513456b46765ff47f
Researcher: Mateusz Jurczyk (iDefense)
Organization: iDEFENSE Labs
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-5355 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-5355
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-90624

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SecurityFocus: 91140 - Wireshark Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/08/2016 15:21
Updated: 09/13/2022 08:22
Changes: 08/08/2016 15:21 (66), 03/22/2019 08:22 (17), 09/13/2022 08:22 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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