CVE-2017-9354: Input Validation

Published Jun 2, 2017
·
Updated

In Wireshark 2.2.0 to 2.2.6 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.12, the RGMP dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-rgmp.c by validating an IPv4 address.

Affected Software

22 affected componentsFixes available
Wireshark Wireshark>=2.0.0<=2.0.12
Wireshark Wireshark>=2.2.0<=2.2.6
alpine/wireshark>=2.0.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.0.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.0.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.0.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.0.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.0.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.0.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.0.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.0.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.0.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.0.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.0.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.0.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.0.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.0.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.0.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.0.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.0.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.0.0<2.2.7-r0
2.2.7-r0
alpine/wireshark>=2.0.0<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-2017-9354?

CVE-2017-9354 is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-9354?

To fix CVE-2017-9354, upgrade to Wireshark version 2.2.7 or 2.0.13 or later.

3

What are the affected versions of Wireshark for CVE-2017-9354?

Wireshark versions 2.0.0 through 2.0.12 and 2.2.0 through 2.2.6 are affected by CVE-2017-9354.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2017-9354 enable?

CVE-2017-9354 can enable denial of service attacks due to application crashes caused by the RGMP dissector.

5

What component of Wireshark does CVE-2017-9354 affect?

CVE-2017-9354 specifically affects the RGMP dissector in Wireshark.

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