CVE-2017-9348: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 2, 2017
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Updated

In Wireshark 2.2.0 to 2.2.6, the DOF dissector could read past the end of a buffer. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-dof.c by validating a size value.

Affected Software

21 affected componentsFixes available
Wireshark Wireshark>=2.2.0<=2.2.6
alpine/wireshark>=2.2.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.2.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.2.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.2.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.2.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.2.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.2.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.2.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.2.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.2.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.2.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.2.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.2.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.2.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.2.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.2.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.2.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.2.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.2.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.2.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.2.7-r0

Event History

Jun 2, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:04 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:04 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:29 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·05:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9348?

CVE-2017-9348 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to potential buffer over-read issues.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-9348?

To fix CVE-2017-9348, update Wireshark to version 2.2.7 or later.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2017-9348?

CVE-2017-9348 affects Wireshark versions 2.2.0 to 2.2.6.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-9348?

CVE-2017-9348 is a buffer over-read vulnerability in the DOF dissector of Wireshark.

5

Is CVE-2017-9348 exploitable in a network environment?

CVE-2017-9348 can potentially be exploited when processing crafted DOF packets, leading to information disclosure.

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