SB2018043030 - Uncontrolled memory allocation in wireshark (Alpine package)
Published: April 30, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018043030
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Uncontrolled memory allocation (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-9260)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.The weakness exists in epan/dissectors/packet-ieee802154.c due to ensuring that an allocation step occurs. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted packet trace file and cause the IEEE 802.15.4 dissector to crash.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.