wnpa-sec-2015-08 · Pcapng file parser crash
Summary
Name: Pcapng file parser crash
Docid: wnpa-sec-2015-08
Date: March 4, 2015
Affected versions: 1.12.0 to 1.12.3, 1.10.0 to 1.10.12
Fixed versions: 1.12.4, 1.10.13
References:
Wireshark issue 10895.
CVE-2015-2189.
Details
Description
The pcapng file parser could 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 1.12.4, 1.10.13 or later.