Wireshark up to 1.12.11/2.0.3 Netscreen File Parser wiretap/netscreen.c sscanf input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Wireshark up to 1.12.11/2.0.3 and classified as problematic. This affects the function sscanf of the file wiretap/netscreen.c of the component Netscreen File Parser. Such manipulation leads to input validation. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2016-5357. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Wireshark up to 1.12.11/2.0.3 (Packet Analyzer Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function sscanf of the file wiretap/netscreen.c of the component Netscreen File Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

wiretap/netscreen.c in the NetScreen 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 released 08/07/2016 by Mateusz Jurczyk (iDefense) with iDEFENSE Labs (Website). The advisory is available at openwall.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-5357 since 06/09/2016. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

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†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-80763, VDB-88027, VDB-90422 and VDB-90619. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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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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Countermeasuresinfo

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 🔍
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09/13/2022 +2227 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: wireshark.org

Advisory: 11edc83b98a61e890d7bb01855389d40e984ea82
Researcher: Mateusz Jurczyk (iDefense)
Organization: iDEFENSE Labs
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-5357 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-5357
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-90626

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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 08:30
Changes: 08/08/2016 15:21 (66), 03/22/2019 08:27 (17), 09/13/2022 08:30 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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