Wireshark up to 1.12.11/2.0.3 CoSine File Parser wiretap/cosine.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Wireshark up to 1.12.11/2.0.3 and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file wiretap/cosine.c of the component CoSine File Parser. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2016-5356. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Wireshark up to 1.12.11/2.0.3 (Packet Analyzer Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the file wiretap/cosine.c of the component CoSine File Parser. 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. The summary by CVE is:

wiretap/cosine.c in the CoSine 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 published 08/07/2016 by Mateusz Jurczyk (iDefense) with iDEFENSE Labs (Website). The advisory is shared at openwall.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-5356 since 06/09/2016. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, 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†). Similar entries are available at VDB-80763, VDB-88027, VDB-90422 and VDB-90619. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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

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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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06/24/2016 +15 days 🔍
08/07/2016 +44 days 🔍
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09/13/2022 +2227 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: wireshark.org

Advisory: a66628e425db725df1ac52a3c573a03357060ddd
Researcher: Mateusz Jurczyk (iDefense)
Organization: iDEFENSE Labs
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-5356 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-5356
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-90625

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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 08:25
Changes: 08/08/2016 15:21 (65), 03/22/2019 08:23 (17), 09/13/2022 08:25 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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