#VU25639 Input validation error in Wireshark


Published: 2020-02-27 | Updated: 2020-04-09

Vulnerability identifier: #VU25639

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9429

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Wireshark
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers

Vendor: Wireshark.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in WireGuard dissector in "epan/dissectors/packet-wireguard.c". A remote attacker can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Wireshark: 3.2.0 - 3.2.1


External links
http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2020-06.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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