wnpa-sec-2016-28 · NCP dissector crash
Summary
Name: NCP dissector crash
Docid: wnpa-sec-2016-28
Date: April 22, 2016
Affected versions: 1.12.0 to 1.12.10
Fixed versions: 1.12.11
References:
Wireshark issue 12293.
CVE-2016-4085.
Details
Description
The NCP dissector could crash. Discovered by Chris Benedict.
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 1.12.11 or later.