Wireshark up to 2.2.4 Netscaler File Parser wiretap/netscaler.c resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Wireshark up to 2.2.4. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the file wiretap/netscaler.c of the component Netscaler File Parser. Performing a manipulation results in resource management. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-6474. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Wireshark up to 2.2.4 (Packet Analyzer Software). This affects an unknown function of the file wiretap/netscaler.c of the component Netscaler File Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-399. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

In Wireshark 2.2.0 to 2.2.4 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.10, there is a NetScaler file parser infinite loop, triggered by a malformed capture file. This was addressed in wiretap/netscaler.c by validating record sizes.

The bug was discovered 03/03/2017. The weakness was published 03/04/2017 as Bug 13429 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is shared at bugs.wireshark.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-6474 since 03/03/2017. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 97782 (Debian DLA-858-1 : 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. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 175993 (Debian Security Update for wireshark (DSA 3811-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (97782) and SecurityFocus (BID 96566†). Similar entries are available at VDB-97080, VDB-97538, VDB-97539 and VDB-97540. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 97782
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-858-1 : wireshark security update
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OpenVAS ID: 802761
OpenVAS Name: Wireshark Multiple DoS Vulnerabilities Mar17 (Windows)
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Sourcesinfo

Product: wireshark.org

Advisory: Bug 13429
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-6474 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-6474
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97545

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SecurityFocus: 96566 - Wireshark 'wiretap/netscaler.c' Denial of Service Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/04/2017 14:04
Updated: 10/15/2019 09:08
Changes: 03/04/2017 14:04 (71), 10/15/2019 09:08 (12)
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Cache ID: 216:554:103

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