CVE-2017-5596
UnknownEPSS 2.90%
Last modified
CVE-2017-5596 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Wireshark 2.2.0 to 2.2.3 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.9, the ASTERIX dissector could go into an infinite loop, triggered by packet injection or a malformed capture file. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-asterix.c by changing a data type to avoid an integer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 2.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Wireshark 2.2.0 to 2.2.3 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.9, the ASTERIX dissector could go into an infinite loop, triggered by packet injection or a malformed capture file. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-asterix.c by changing a data type to avoid an integer overflow.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.0.0 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.0.1 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.0.2 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.0.3 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.0.4 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.0.5 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.0.6 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.0.7 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.0.8 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.0.9 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.2.0 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.2.1 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.2.2 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.2.3 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95795Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=13344Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/#/c/19746/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2017-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95795Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=13344Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/#/c/19746/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2017-01.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-5596?
In Wireshark 2.2.0 to 2.2.3 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.9, the ASTERIX dissector could go into an infinite loop, triggered by packet injection or a malformed capture file. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-asterix.c by changing a data type to avoid an integer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2017-5596?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5596 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5596?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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