Title: Wireshark ANSI MAP Dissector Format String Overflow
Info
Disclosure
Jul 17, 2006
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Unknown
Description
A remote overflow exists in the Wireshark ANSI MAP dissector. The protocol dissector fails to sanitize user input resulting in a format string overflow. With a specially crafted packet or trace file, an attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access,
Local / Remote,
Context Dependent
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Solution:
Upgrade
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified,
Vendor Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 0.99.2 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.