wnpa-sec-2016-37 · Ethernet dissector crash
Summary
Name: Ethernet dissector crash
Docid: wnpa-sec-2016-37
Date: June 7, 2016
Affected versions: 2.0.0 to 2.0.3
Fixed versions: 2.0.4
References:
Wireshark issue 12440.
CVE-2016-5358.
Details
Description
The Ethernet dissector 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 2.0.4 or later.