CVE-2017-9347: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Fri Jun 02 2017(Updated: )
In Wireshark 2.2.0 to 2.2.6, the ROS dissector could crash with a NULL pointer dereference. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/asn1/ros/packet-ros-template.c by validating an OID.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | >=2.2.0<=2.2.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98800
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038612
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=1216
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=13637
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git;a=commit;h=278e52f26e7e1a23f8d2e8ed98693328c992bdce
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42124/
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2017-31.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-9347?
CVE-2017-9347 has been classified with a high severity rating due to the potential for crashing the Wireshark application.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9347?
To fix CVE-2017-9347, upgrade Wireshark to version 2.2.7 or later, where the issue has been addressed.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2017-9347?
Wireshark versions 2.2.0 through 2.2.6 are affected by CVE-2017-9347.
What happens if I don't address CVE-2017-9347?
Failing to address CVE-2017-9347 may result in system instability and crashes while using Wireshark.
Is there any workaround for CVE-2017-9347?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2017-9347; the recommended action is to update Wireshark.
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