Wireshark up to 1.10.0 Netmon File Parser wiretap/netmon.c netmon_open memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Wireshark up to 1.10.0. Affected by this issue is the function netmon_open in the library wiretap/netmon.c of the component Netmon File Parser. This manipulation causes memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2013-4933. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability has been found in Wireshark up to 1.10.0 (Packet Analyzer Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function netmon_open in the library wiretap/netmon.c of the component Netmon 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:

The netmon_open function in wiretap/netmon.c in the Netmon file parser in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.9 and 1.10.x before 1.10.1 does not properly allocate memory, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet-trace file.

The weakness was shared 07/26/2013 by G. Geshev (Oliver) as wnpa-sec-2013-51 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at wireshark.org. The vendor cooperated in the coordination of the public release. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-4933 since 07/26/2013. The exploitation appears to be easy. 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 69880 (Wireshark 1.8.x < 1.8.10 Multiple DoS), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 350493 (Amazon Linux Security Advisory for wireshark: ALAS-2013-251).

Upgrading to version 1.10.1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at anonsvn.wireshark.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (69880), SecurityFocus (BID 61471†), OSVDB (95714†), Secunia (SA54296†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-40828†). The entries VDB-5444, VDB-5992, VDB-5993 and VDB-6000 are related to this item. 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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Nessus ID: 69880
Nessus Name: Wireshark 1.8.x < 1.8.10 Multiple DoS
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OpenVAS ID: 892734
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2734-1 (wireshark - several vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Wireshark 1.10.1
Patch: anonsvn.wireshark.org

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Sourcesinfo

Product: wireshark.org

Advisory: wnpa-sec-2013-51
Researcher: G. Geshev (Oliver)
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-4933 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-4933
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-9769

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SecurityFocus: 61471 - Wireshark Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 54296 - Wireshark Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 95714
Vulnerability Center: 40828 - Wireshark Remote DoS via Crafted Packet-Trace File due a Flaw in the Netmon File Parser, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/30/2013 10:47
Updated: 05/20/2021 17:21
Changes: 07/30/2013 10:47 (87), 05/07/2017 11:39 (4), 05/20/2021 17:21 (3)
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Committer: olku
Cache ID: 216:92F:103

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