#VU78549 Out-of-bounds write in Wireshark


Published: 2023-07-24

Vulnerability identifier: #VU78549

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0667

CWE-ID: CWE-787

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 compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing MSMMS packets. A remote attacker can send specially crafted packets via the network trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Wireshark: 4.0.0 - 4.0.5, 3.6.0 - 3.6.13


External links
http://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/19086
http://takeonme.org/cves/CVE-2023-0667.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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