wnpa-sec-2013-16 · Mount dissector crash
Summary
Name: Mount dissector crash
Docid: wnpa-sec-2013-16
Date: March 6, 2013
Affected versions: 1.8.0 to 1.8.5, 1.6.0 to 1.6.13
Fixed versions: 1.8.6, 1.6.14
References:
Wireshark bug 8335
CVE-2013-2481
Details
Description
The Mount dissector could crash. Discovered by Alyssa Milburn.
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 1.8.6, 1.6.14 or later.