A remote overflow exists in Ethereal. The EIGRP Dissector fails to check the bounds of the "TLV_IP_EXT" variable resulting in a stack overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can execute arbitrary code resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 0.8.14 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. It is also possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround: Disable the dissector
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