wnpa-sec-2008-02 · Multiple problems in Wireshark
Summary
Name: Multiple problems in Wireshark
Docid: wnpa-sec-2008-02
Date: March 31, 2008
Affected versions: 0.99.2 up to and including 0.99.8
Fixed versions: 1.0.0
Details
Description
Wireshark 1.0.0 fixes the following vulnerabilities:
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The X.509sat dissector could crash.
(Bug
)
Versions affected: 0.99.5 to 0.99.8- The Roofnet dissector could crash on Windows, Solaris, and other platforms. (Bug
)
Versions affected: 0.99.5 to 0.99.8- The LDAP dissector could crash on Windows and other platforms. (Bug
)
Versions affected: 0.99.2 to 0.99.8- The SCCP dissector could crash while using the "decode as" feature. (Bug
)
Versions affected: 0.99.6 to 0.99.8 - The Roofnet dissector could crash on Windows, Solaris, and other platforms. (Bug
Impact
It may be possible to make Wireshark crashby injecting a purposefully malformed packet onto the wire or by convincing someone to read a malformed packet trace file.
Resolution
Upgrade to Wireshark 1.0.0 or later.
If are running Wireshark 0.99.8 or earlier and cannot upgrade, you can work around each of the problems listed above by doing the following:
- Disable the LDAP, Roofnet, and X.509sat dissectors:
- Select Analyze→Enabled Protocols... from the menu.
- Make sure "LDAP," "Roofnet," and "X509SAT" are un-checked.
- Click "Save", then click "OK".