CVE-2011-1958: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Thu Jun 02 2011(Updated: )
A NULL pointer dereference flaw was found in the way Wireshark processed certain Diameter dictionary files. A remote attacker could create a specially-crafted dictionary file, which once used, by a local, unsuspecting user when loading a Diameter capture file could lead to wireshark application crash. References: [1] <a href="http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/05/31/20">http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/05/31/20</a> (CVE request) [2] <a href="http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2011-07.html">http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2011-07.html</a> (upstream advisory)
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.7 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.11 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.10 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.6 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.8 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.0 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.15 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.14 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.3 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.12 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.13 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.5 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.1 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.4 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.9 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.2 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.16 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.4.2 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.4.0 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.4.5 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.4.4 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.4.6 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.4.3 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.4.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2011-07.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/01/11
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/05/31/20
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=710184
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/01/1
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2011-08.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44449
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48066
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45149
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44958
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2274
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-June/061290.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-June/061437.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-June/061477.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48947
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0125.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67791
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15045
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/05/31/20
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0509.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0125.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1958?
CVE-2011-1958 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1958?
To fix CVE-2011-1958, you should upgrade Wireshark to version 1.4.0 or later.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2011-1958?
CVE-2011-1958 affects Wireshark versions 1.2.0 through 1.2.16 and some 1.4.x versions.
Can CVE-2011-1958 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-1958 can be exploited remotely through a specially crafted Diameter dictionary file.
What happens if I open a malicious Diameter dictionary file with Wireshark due to CVE-2011-1958?
Opening a malicious Diameter dictionary file could lead to a null pointer dereference and cause Wireshark to crash.
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