CVE-2017-11408: Input Validation

Published Jul 18, 2017
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Updated

In Wireshark 2.2.0 to 2.2.7 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.13, the AMQP dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-amqp.c by checking for successful list dissection.

Affected Software

43 affected componentsFixes available
debian/wireshark
2.6.20-0+deb10u42.6.20-0+deb10u73.4.10-0+deb11u14.0.6-1~deb12u14.0.10-1
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.0
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.1
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.2
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.3
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.4
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.5
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.6
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.7
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.8
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.9
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.10
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.11
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.12
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.13
Wireshark Wireshark=2.2.0
Wireshark Wireshark=2.2.1
Wireshark Wireshark=2.2.2
Wireshark Wireshark=2.2.3
Wireshark Wireshark=2.2.4
Wireshark Wireshark=2.2.5
Wireshark Wireshark=2.2.6
Wireshark Wireshark=2.2.7
alpine/wireshark<2.2.8-r0
2.2.8-r0
alpine/wireshark<2.2.8-r0
2.2.8-r0
alpine/wireshark<2.2.8-r0
2.2.8-r0
alpine/wireshark<2.2.8-r0
2.2.8-r0
alpine/wireshark<2.2.8-r0
2.2.8-r0
alpine/wireshark<2.2.8-r0
2.2.8-r0
alpine/wireshark<2.2.8-r0
2.2.8-r0
alpine/wireshark<2.2.8-r0
2.2.8-r0
alpine/wireshark<2.2.8-r0
2.2.8-r0
alpine/wireshark<2.2.8-r0
2.2.8-r0
alpine/wireshark<2.2.8-r0
2.2.8-r0
alpine/wireshark<2.2.8-r0
2.2.8-r0
alpine/wireshark<2.2.8-r0
2.2.8-r0
alpine/wireshark<2.2.8-r0
2.2.8-r0
alpine/wireshark<2.2.8-r0
2.2.8-r0
alpine/wireshark<2.2.8-r0
2.2.8-r0
alpine/wireshark<2.2.8-r0
2.2.8-r0
alpine/wireshark<2.2.8-r0
2.2.8-r0
alpine/wireshark<2.2.8-r0
2.2.8-r0
alpine/wireshark<2.2.8-r0
2.2.8-r0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/wireshark to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.6.20-0+deb10u4Fixed in 2.6.20-0+deb10u7Fixed in 3.4.10-0+deb11u1Fixed in 4.0.6-1~deb12u1Fixed in 4.0.10-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/wireshark to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.2.8-r0

Event History

Jul 18, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·09:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11408?

CVE-2017-11408 is considered a medium-severity vulnerability due to the potential for crashes of the AMQP dissector in Wireshark.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-11408?

To fix CVE-2017-11408, upgrade to Wireshark versions 2.2.8, 2.4.0, or later to address the issues in the AMQP dissector.

3

Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2017-11408?

CVE-2017-11408 affects Wireshark versions 2.2.0 to 2.2.7 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.13.

4

What components are vulnerable in CVE-2017-11408?

The AMQP dissector in Wireshark is the component vulnerable in CVE-2017-11408, leading to possible crashes.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-11408?

There is no specific workaround recommended for CVE-2017-11408; updating to a patched version is advised.

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