CVE-2017-6657: Input Validation

Published May 16, 2017
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Updated

Cisco Sourcefire Snort 3.0 before build 233 mishandles Ether Type Validation. Since valid ether type and IP protocol numbers do not overlap, Snort++ stores all protocol decoders in a single array. That makes it possible to craft packets that have IP protocol numbers in the ether type field which will confuse the Snort++ decoder. For example, an eth:llc:snap:icmp6 packet will cause a crash because there is no ip6 header with which to calculate the icmp6 checksum. Affected decoders include gre, llc, transbridge, ciscometadata, linuxsll, and tokenring. The fix adds a check in the packet manager to validate the ether type before indexing the decoder array. An out of range ether type will raise 116:473.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Snort\+\+

Event History

May 16, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6657?

CVE-2017-6657 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-6657?

To fix CVE-2017-6657, update to the latest build of Cisco Snort++ as recommended by Cisco.

3

What impact does CVE-2017-6657 have on network security?

CVE-2017-6657 can allow an attacker to bypass security controls by exploiting the Ether Type Validation flaw.

4

Which versions of Cisco Snort++ are affected by CVE-2017-6657?

CVE-2017-6657 affects Cisco Snort++ versions before build 233.

5

Is CVE-2017-6657 an authenticated or unauthenticated vulnerability?

CVE-2017-6657 can be exploited without authentication.

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