wnpa-sec-2013-05 · DTLS dissector crash
Summary
Name: DTLS dissector crash
Docid: wnpa-sec-2013-05
Date: January 29, 2013
Affected versions: 1.8.0 to 1.8.4, 1.6.0 to 1.6.12
Fixed versions: 1.8.5, 1.6.13
References:
Wireshark bug 8111
CVE-2013-1586
Details
Description
The DTLS dissector could crash. Discovered by Laurent Butti.
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 1.8.5, 1.6.13 or later.