#VU45102 Stack-based buffer overflow in Wireshark - CVE-2011-1591
Vulnerability identifier: #VU45102
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 8.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
Wireshark
Server applications /
IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers
Vendor: Wireshark.org
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing a crafted .pcap file. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Wireshark: 1.4.0 - 1.4.4
External links
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-April/058900.html
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-April/058983.html
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-April/058993.html
https://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/18/2
https://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/18/8
https://secunia.com/advisories/44172
https://secunia.com/advisories/44374
https://securitytracker.com/id?1025389
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17185
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17195
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/243670
https://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:083
https://www.osvdb.org/71848
https://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/1022
https://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/1106
https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2011-06.html
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=5836
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=5838
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66834
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15000
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
