CVE-2017-9343: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Fri Jun 02 2017(Updated: )
In Wireshark 2.2.0 to 2.2.6 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.12, the MSNIP dissector misuses a NULL pointer. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-msnip.c by validating an IPv4 address.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | >=2.0.0<=2.0.12 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | >=2.2.0<=2.2.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98797
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038612
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=1678
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=13725
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git;a=commit;h=27556320b41904716b9c9f73ef8f4fe705d1e669
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2017-30.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-9343?
CVE-2017-9343 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9343?
To fix CVE-2017-9343, update Wireshark to version 2.2.7 or later, or 2.0.13 or later.
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2017-9343?
CVE-2017-9343 affects Wireshark versions 2.0.0 to 2.0.12 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.6.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-9343?
CVE-2017-9343 is a null pointer dereference vulnerability found in the MSNIP dissector.
Is there any exploit associated with CVE-2017-9343?
There are no public exploits specifically associated with CVE-2017-9343 as of now.
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