Ethereal.IGAP.Dissector.Buffer.Overflow
Description
This indicates a possible attempt to exploit a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Ethereal/Wireshark.
The vulnerability is due to an input validation error when handling multiple protocol packet, such as NetFlow, IGAP, EIGRP, PGM, IrDA, BGP, ISUP, or TCAP. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application, via crafted packets.
Affected Products
Ethereal 0.8.13 - 0.10.2
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Upgrade to the latest version of Ethereal (now known as Wireshark):
https://www.wireshark.org/download.html
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |