CVE-2017-9349
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 DICOM dissector has an infinite loop. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-dcm.c by validating a length value.
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 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98803
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038612
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=1329
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=13685
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git;a=commit;h=cb1b6494c44c9e939d9e2554de6b812de395e3f9
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00031.html
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2017-27.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-9349?
CVE-2017-9349 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial-of-service from the infinite loop.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9349?
To fix CVE-2017-9349, upgrade Wireshark to a version later than 2.2.6 or 2.0.12.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-9349?
CVE-2017-9349 affects Wireshark versions 2.0.0 to 2.0.12 and 2.2.0 to 2.2.6.
Is there a risk of exploitation for CVE-2017-9349?
Yes, CVE-2017-9349 can be exploited by sending specially crafted DICOM packets to trigger the infinite loop.
Who discovered CVE-2017-9349?
CVE-2017-9349 was reported through various security channels, including incident reports from security researchers.
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