Wireshark PCAPNG if_filter Arbitrary Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Wireshark. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of PCAPNG files. The issue lies in the handling of the if_filter section within next-generation PCAP files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code under the context of the the current process.
Additional Details
Wireshark has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11455
Disclosure Timeline
- 2015-09-08 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2015-12-08 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Anonymous
