wnpa-sec-2011-12 · Wireshark OpenSafety dissector vulnerability
Summary
Name: Wireshark OpenSafety dissector vulnerability
Docid: wnpa-sec-2011-12
Date: September 7, 2011
Affected versions: 1.6.0 to 1.6.1
Fixed versions: 1.6.2
References:
Details
Description
A large loop in the OpenSafety dissector could cause a crash.
Impact
It may be possible to make Wireshark crash by injecting a malformed packet onto the wire or by convincing someone to read a malformed packet trace file.
Resolution
Upgrade to Wireshark 1.6.2 or later.