Vulnerabilities > CVE-2016-2521 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls vulnerability in Wireshark

047910
CVSS 7.8 - HIGH
Attack vector
LOCAL
Attack complexity
LOW
Privileges required
LOW
Confidentiality impact
HIGH
Integrity impact
HIGH
Availability impact
HIGH
local
low complexity
wireshark
CWE-264
nessus
NVD
Published: 2016-02-28
Updated: 2023-11-07

Summary

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the WiresharkApplication class in ui/qt/wireshark_application.cpp in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.10 and 2.0.x before 2.0.2 on Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse riched20.dll.dll file in the current working directory, related to use of QLibrary.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
Application
Wireshark
12

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Accessing, Modifying or Executing Executable Files
    An attack of this type exploits a system's configuration that allows an attacker to either directly access an executable file, for example through shell access; or in a possible worst case allows an attacker to upload a file and then execute it. Web servers, ftp servers, and message oriented middleware systems which have many integration points are particularly vulnerable, because both the programmers and the administrators must be in synch regarding the interfaces and the correct privileges for each interface.
  • Leverage Executable Code in Non-Executable Files
    An attack of this type exploits a system's trust in configuration and resource files, when the executable loads the resource (such as an image file or configuration file) the attacker has modified the file to either execute malicious code directly or manipulate the target process (e.g. application server) to execute based on the malicious configuration parameters. Since systems are increasingly interrelated mashing up resources from local and remote sources the possibility of this attack occurring is high. The attack can be directed at a client system, such as causing buffer overrun through loading seemingly benign image files, as in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-028 where specially crafted JPEG files could cause a buffer overrun once loaded into the browser. Another example targets clients reading pdf files. In this case the attacker simply appends javascript to the end of a legitimate url for a pdf (http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/danger-danger-danger/) http://path/to/pdf/file.pdf#whatever_name_you_want=javascript:your_code_here The client assumes that they are reading a pdf, but the attacker has modified the resource and loaded executable javascript into the client's browser process. The attack can also target server processes. The attacker edits the resource or configuration file, for example a web.xml file used to configure security permissions for a J2EE app server, adding role name "public" grants all users with the public role the ability to use the administration functionality. The server trusts its configuration file to be correct, but when they are manipulated, the attacker gains full control.
  • Blue Boxing
    This type of attack against older telephone switches and trunks has been around for decades. A tone is sent by an adversary to impersonate a supervisor signal which has the effect of rerouting or usurping command of the line. While the US infrastructure proper may not contain widespread vulnerabilities to this type of attack, many companies are connected globally through call centers and business process outsourcing. These international systems may be operated in countries which have not upgraded Telco infrastructure and so are vulnerable to Blue boxing. Blue boxing is a result of failure on the part of the system to enforce strong authorization for administrative functions. While the infrastructure is different than standard current applications like web applications, there are historical lessons to be learned to upgrade the access control for administrative functions.
  • Restful Privilege Elevation
    Rest uses standard HTTP (Get, Put, Delete) style permissions methods, but these are not necessarily correlated generally with back end programs. Strict interpretation of HTTP get methods means that these HTTP Get services should not be used to delete information on the server, but there is no access control mechanism to back up this logic. This means that unless the services are properly ACL'd and the application's service implementation are following these guidelines then an HTTP request can easily execute a delete or update on the server side. The attacker identifies a HTTP Get URL such as http://victimsite/updateOrder, which calls out to a program to update orders on a database or other resource. The URL is not idempotent so the request can be submitted multiple times by the attacker, additionally, the attacker may be able to exploit the URL published as a Get method that actually performs updates (instead of merely retrieving data). This may result in malicious or inadvertent altering of data on the server.
  • Target Programs with Elevated Privileges
    This attack targets programs running with elevated privileges. The attacker would try to leverage a bug in the running program and get arbitrary code to execute with elevated privileges. For instance an attacker would look for programs that write to the system directories or registry keys (such as HKLM, which stores a number of critical Windows environment variables). These programs are typically running with elevated privileges and have usually not been designed with security in mind. Such programs are excellent exploit targets because they yield lots of power when they break. The malicious user try to execute its code at the same level as a privileged system call.

Nessus

  • NASL familyGentoo Local Security Checks
    NASL idGENTOO_GLSA-201604-05.NASL
    descriptionThe remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-201604-05 (Wireshark: Multiple vulnerabilities) Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Wireshark. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details. Impact : Remote attackers could cause Denial of Service and local attackers could escalate privileges. Workaround : There is no known workaround at this time.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id90744
    published2016-04-27
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2016-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/90744
    titleGLSA-201604-05 : Wireshark: Multiple vulnerabilities
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#
# The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were
# extracted from Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201604-05.
#
# The advisory text is Copyright (C) 2001-2016 Gentoo Foundation, Inc.
# and licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike 
# license. See http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(90744);
  script_version("2.8");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/04/11 17:23:06");

  script_cve_id("CVE-2015-8711", "CVE-2015-8712", "CVE-2015-8713", "CVE-2015-8714", "CVE-2015-8715", "CVE-2015-8716", "CVE-2015-8717", "CVE-2015-8718", "CVE-2015-8719", "CVE-2015-8720", "CVE-2015-8721", "CVE-2015-8722", "CVE-2015-8723", "CVE-2015-8724", "CVE-2015-8725", "CVE-2015-8726", "CVE-2015-8727", "CVE-2015-8728", "CVE-2015-8729", "CVE-2015-8730", "CVE-2015-8731", "CVE-2015-8732", "CVE-2015-8733", "CVE-2015-8734", "CVE-2015-8735", "CVE-2015-8736", "CVE-2015-8737", "CVE-2015-8738", "CVE-2015-8739", "CVE-2015-8740", "CVE-2015-8741", "CVE-2015-8742", "CVE-2016-2521", "CVE-2016-2522", "CVE-2016-2523", "CVE-2016-2524", "CVE-2016-2525", "CVE-2016-2526", "CVE-2016-2527", "CVE-2016-2528", "CVE-2016-2529", "CVE-2016-2530", "CVE-2016-2531", "CVE-2016-2532");
  script_xref(name:"GLSA", value:"201604-05");

  script_name(english:"GLSA-201604-05 : Wireshark: Multiple vulnerabilities");
  script_summary(english:"Checks for updated package(s) in /var/db/pkg");

  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"synopsis", 
    value:
"The remote Gentoo host is missing one or more security-related
patches."
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"description", 
    value:
"The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-201604-05
(Wireshark: Multiple vulnerabilities)

    Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Wireshark. Please
      review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
  
Impact :

    Remote attackers could cause Denial of Service and local attackers could
      escalate privileges.
  
Workaround :

    There is no known workaround at this time."
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201604-05"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"solution", 
    value:
"All Wireshark users should upgrade to the latest version:
      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose '>=net-analyzer/wireshark-2.0.2'"
  );
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:F/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:F/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_core", value:"true");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:gentoo:linux:wireshark");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:gentoo:linux");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2016/04/26");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2016/04/27");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2016-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");
  script_family(english:"Gentoo Local Security Checks");

  script_dependencies("ssh_get_info.nasl");
  script_require_keys("Host/local_checks_enabled", "Host/Gentoo/release", "Host/Gentoo/qpkg-list");

  exit(0);
}


include("audit.inc");
include("global_settings.inc");
include("qpkg.inc");

if (!get_kb_item("Host/local_checks_enabled")) audit(AUDIT_LOCAL_CHECKS_NOT_ENABLED);
if (!get_kb_item("Host/Gentoo/release")) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "Gentoo");
if (!get_kb_item("Host/Gentoo/qpkg-list")) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_LIST_MISSING);


flag = 0;

if (qpkg_check(package:"net-analyzer/wireshark", unaffected:make_list("ge 2.0.2"), vulnerable:make_list("lt 2.0.2"))) flag++;

if (flag)
{
  if (report_verbosity > 0) security_hole(port:0, extra:qpkg_report_get());
  else security_hole(0);
  exit(0);
}
else
{
  tested = qpkg_tests_get();
  if (tested) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_NOT_AFFECTED, tested);
  else audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_NOT_INSTALLED, "Wireshark");
}
  • NASL familyWindows
    NASL idWIRESHARK_1_12_10.NASL
    descriptionThe version of Wireshark installed on the remote Windows host is 1.12.x prior to 1.12.10. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities in the following components, which can result in a memory disclosure or a denial of service : - ASN.1 BER dissector - DNP dissector - GSM A-bis OML dissector - LLRP dissector - RSL dissector Additionally, a flaw related to how dynamic-link library (DLL) files are located and loaded exists in the ui/qt/wireshark_application.cpp file due to the application using a DLL search path that may include directories that are not trusted or under the user
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id89103
    published2016-03-03
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2016-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/89103
    titleWireshark 1.12.x < 1.12.10 Multiple Vulnerabilities
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(89103);
  script_version("1.10");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/11/20");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2016-2521",
    "CVE-2016-2523",
    "CVE-2016-2531",
    "CVE-2016-2532"
  );
  script_xref(name:"EDB-ID", value:"38996");

  script_name(english:"Wireshark 1.12.x < 1.12.10 Multiple Vulnerabilities");
  script_summary(english:"Checks the version of Wireshark.");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The remote Windows host has an application installed that is affected
by multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The version of Wireshark installed on the remote Windows host is
1.12.x prior to 1.12.10. It is, therefore, affected by multiple
vulnerabilities in the following components, which can result in a
memory disclosure or a denial of service :

  - ASN.1 BER dissector
  - DNP dissector
  - GSM A-bis OML dissector
  - LLRP dissector
  - RSL dissector

Additionally, a flaw related to how dynamic-link library (DLL) files
are located and loaded exists in the ui/qt/wireshark_application.cpp
file due to the application using a DLL search path that may include
directories that are not trusted or under the user's control. A local
attacker can exploit this issue, via a crafted DLL file injected into
the search path, to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the
user running the application.

Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead
relied only on the application's self-reported version number.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.12.10.html");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Upgrade to Wireshark version 1.12.10 or later.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:F/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:F/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2016-2521");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_core", value:"true");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2015/12/12");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2016/02/26");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2016/03/03");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:wireshark:wireshark");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"Windows");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2016-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

  script_dependencies("wireshark_installed.nasl");
  script_require_keys("installed_sw/Wireshark");

  exit(0);
}

include("audit.inc");
include("global_settings.inc");
include("misc_func.inc");
include("install_func.inc");

app_name = "Wireshark";
install = get_single_install(app_name:app_name, exit_if_unknown_ver:TRUE);
version = install['version'];
path    = install['path'];

# Affected :
#  1.12.x < 1.12.10
if (version !~ "^1\.12\.[0-9]($|[^0-9])")
  audit(AUDIT_INST_PATH_NOT_VULN, app_name, version, path);

port = get_kb_item("SMB/transport");
if (!port) port = 445;
  
report =
  '\n  Path              : ' + path +
  '\n  Installed version : ' + version +
  '\n  Fixed version     : 1.12.10' +
  '\n';

security_report_v4(port:port, severity:SECURITY_HOLE, extra:report);
  • NASL familyMacOS X Local Security Checks
    NASL idMACOSX_WIRESHARK_1_12_10.NASL
    descriptionThe version of Wireshark installed on the remote Mac OS X host is 1.12.x prior to 1.12.10. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities in the following components, which can result in a memory disclosure or a denial of service : - ASN.1 BER dissector - DNP dissector - GSM A-bis OML dissector - LLRP dissector - RSL dissector Additionally, a flaw related to how dynamic-link library (DLL) files are located and loaded exists in the ui/qt/wireshark_application.cpp file due to the application using a DLL search path that may include directories that are not trusted or under the user
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id89101
    published2016-03-03
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2016-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/89101
    titleWireshark 1.12.x < 1.12.10 Multiple Vulnerabilities (Mac OS X)
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(89101);
  script_version("1.10");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/11/20");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2016-2521",
    "CVE-2016-2523",
    "CVE-2016-2531",
    "CVE-2016-2532"
  );
  script_xref(name:"EDB-ID", value:"38996");

  script_name(english:"Wireshark 1.12.x < 1.12.10 Multiple Vulnerabilities (Mac OS X)");
  script_summary(english:"Checks the version of Wireshark.");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The remote Mac OS X host has an application installed that is affected
by multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The version of Wireshark installed on the remote Mac OS X host is
1.12.x prior to 1.12.10. It is, therefore, affected by multiple
vulnerabilities in the following components, which can result in a
memory disclosure or a denial of service :

  - ASN.1 BER dissector
  - DNP dissector
  - GSM A-bis OML dissector
  - LLRP dissector
  - RSL dissector

Additionally, a flaw related to how dynamic-link library (DLL) files
are located and loaded exists in the ui/qt/wireshark_application.cpp
file due to the application using a DLL search path that may include
directories that are not trusted or under the user's control. A local
attacker can exploit this issue, via a crafted DLL file injected into
the search path, to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the
user running the application.

Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead
relied only on the application's self-reported version number.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.12.10.html");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Upgrade to Wireshark version 1.12.10 or later.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:F/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:F/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2016-2521");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_core", value:"true");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2015/12/12");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2016/02/26");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2016/03/03");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:wireshark:wireshark");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"MacOS X Local Security Checks");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2016-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

  script_dependencies("macosx_wireshark_installed.nbin");
  script_require_keys("installed_sw/Wireshark");

  exit(0);
}

include("audit.inc");
include("global_settings.inc");
include("misc_func.inc");
include("install_func.inc");

if (!get_kb_item("Host/local_checks_enabled")) audit(AUDIT_LOCAL_CHECKS_NOT_ENABLED);

get_kb_item_or_exit("Host/MacOSX/Version");

app_name = "Wireshark";
install = get_single_install(app_name:app_name, exit_if_unknown_ver:TRUE);
version = install['version'];
path    = install['path'];

fixed_version = "1.12.10";

# Affected :
#  1.12.x < 1.12.10
if (version !~ "^1\.12\.[0-9]($|[^0-9])")
  audit(AUDIT_INST_PATH_NOT_VULN, app_name, version, path);

report =
  '\n  Path              : ' + path +
  '\n  Installed version : ' + version +
  '\n  Fixed version     : ' + fixed_version +
  '\n';

security_report_v4(port:0, severity:SECURITY_HOLE, extra:report);
  • NASL familyMacOS X Local Security Checks
    NASL idMACOSX_WIRESHARK_2_0_2.NASL
    descriptionThe version of Wireshark installed on the remote Mac OS X host is 2.0.x prior to 2.0.2. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities in the following components, which can result in a memory disclosure, a denial of service, or the execution of arbitrary code : - 3GPP TS 32.423 Trace file parser - ASN.1 BER dissector - DNP dissector - GSM A-bis OML dissector - HiQnet dissector - HTTP/2 dissector - IEEE 802.11 dissector - iSeries file parser - Ixia IxVeriWave file parser - LBMC dissector - LLRP dissector - NFS dissector - RSL dissector - SPICE dissector - X.509AF dissector Additionally, a flaw related to how dynamic-link library (DLL) files are located and loaded exists in the ui/qt/wireshark_application.cpp file due to the application using a DLL search path that may include directories that are not trusted or under the user
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id89102
    published2016-03-03
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2016-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/89102
    titleWireshark 2.0.x < 2.0.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities (Mac OS X)
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(89102);
  script_version("1.10");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/11/20");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2016-2521",
    "CVE-2016-2522",
    "CVE-2016-2523",
    "CVE-2016-2524",
    "CVE-2016-2525",
    "CVE-2016-2526",
    "CVE-2016-2527",
    "CVE-2016-2528",
    "CVE-2016-2529",
    "CVE-2016-2530",
    "CVE-2016-2531",
    "CVE-2016-2532"
  );
  script_xref(name:"EDB-ID", value:"38996");
  script_xref(name:"EDB-ID", value:"39490");

  script_name(english:"Wireshark 2.0.x < 2.0.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities (Mac OS X)");
  script_summary(english:"Checks the version of Wireshark.");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The remote Mac OS X host has an application installed that is affected
by multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The version of Wireshark installed on the remote Mac OS X host is
2.0.x prior to 2.0.2. It is, therefore, affected by multiple
vulnerabilities in the following components, which can result in a
memory disclosure, a denial of service, or the execution of arbitrary
code :

  - 3GPP TS 32.423 Trace file parser
  - ASN.1 BER dissector
  - DNP dissector
  - GSM A-bis OML dissector
  - HiQnet dissector
  - HTTP/2 dissector
  - IEEE 802.11 dissector
  - iSeries file parser
  - Ixia IxVeriWave file parser
  - LBMC dissector
  - LLRP dissector
  - NFS dissector
  - RSL dissector
  - SPICE dissector
  - X.509AF dissector

Additionally, a flaw related to how dynamic-link library (DLL) files
are located and loaded exists in the ui/qt/wireshark_application.cpp
file due to the application using a DLL search path that may include
directories that are not trusted or under the user's control. A local
attacker can exploit this issue, via a crafted DLL file injected into
the search path, to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the
user running the application.

Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead
relied only on the application's self-reported version number.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-2.0.2.html");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Upgrade to Wireshark version 2.0.2 or later.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:F/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:F/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2016-2521");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_core", value:"true");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2015/12/12");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2016/02/26");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2016/03/03");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:wireshark:wireshark");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"MacOS X Local Security Checks");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2016-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

  script_dependencies("macosx_wireshark_installed.nbin");
  script_require_keys("installed_sw/Wireshark");

  exit(0);
}

include("audit.inc");
include("global_settings.inc");
include("misc_func.inc");
include("install_func.inc");

if (!get_kb_item("Host/local_checks_enabled")) audit(AUDIT_LOCAL_CHECKS_NOT_ENABLED);

get_kb_item_or_exit("Host/MacOSX/Version");

app_name = "Wireshark";
install = get_single_install(app_name:app_name, exit_if_unknown_ver:TRUE);
version = install['version'];
path    = install['path'];

fixed_version = "2.0.2";

# Affected :
#  2.0.x < 2.0.2
if (version !~ "^2\.0\.[01]($|[^0-9])")
  audit(AUDIT_INST_PATH_NOT_VULN, app_name, version, path);

report =
  '\n  Path              : ' + path +
  '\n  Installed version : ' + version +
  '\n  Fixed version     : ' + fixed_version +
  '\n';

security_report_v4(port:0, severity:SECURITY_HOLE, extra:report);
  • NASL familyWindows
    NASL idWIRESHARK_2_0_2.NASL
    descriptionThe version of Wireshark installed on the remote Windows host is 2.0.x prior to 2.0.2. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities in the following components, which can result in a memory disclosure, a denial of service, or the execution of arbitrary code : - 3GPP TS 32.423 Trace file parser - ASN.1 BER dissector - DNP dissector - GSM A-bis OML dissector - HiQnet dissector - HTTP/2 dissector - IEEE 802.11 dissector - iSeries file parser - Ixia IxVeriWave file parser - LBMC dissector - LLRP dissector - NFS dissector - RSL dissector - SPICE dissector - X.509AF dissector Additionally, a flaw related to how dynamic-link library (DLL) files are located and loaded exists in the ui/qt/wireshark_application.cpp file due to the application using a DLL search path that may include directories that are not trusted or under the user
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id89104
    published2016-03-03
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2016-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/89104
    titleWireshark 2.0.x < 2.0.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities

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