OSV-2020-557 Global-buffer-overflow in dissect_snmp_PDUs

Not scored Published

A global buffer overflow in the SNMP dissector allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted packets.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is OSV-2020-557?

OSV-2020-557 is a memory corruption vulnerability in wireshark, published on 1 Jul 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=18816

Crash type: Global-buffer-overflow READ 4
Crash state:
dissect_snmp_PDUs
dissect_ber_choice
dissect_snmp_RegisterResponse

Which versions are affected by OSV-2020-557?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including wireshark.

PackageAffectedFixed in
wireshark OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2020-557?

No fix has been published for OSV-2020-557 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is OSV-2020-557 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2020-557 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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