wnpa-sec-2015-31 · NBAP dissector crashes
Summary
Name: NBAP dissector crashes
Docid: wnpa-sec-2015-31
Date: December 29, 2015
Affected versions: 2.0.0, 1.12.0 to 1.12.8
Fixed versions: 2.0.1, 1.12.9
References:
Wireshark issue 11602.
Wireshark issue 11835.
Wireshark issue 11841.
CVE-2015-8711.
Details
Description
The NBAP dissector could crash. Discovered by Karol Rosłaniec.
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 2.0.1, 1.12.9 or later.