wnpa-sec-2016-40 · NDS dissector crash
Summary
Name: NDS dissector crash
Docid: wnpa-sec-2016-40
Date: July 27, 2016
Affected versions: 1.12.0 to 1.12.12
Fixed versions: 1.12.13
References:
Wireshark issue 12576.
Details
Description
The NDS dissector could crash. Discovered by Chris Benedict, Aurelien Delaitre, NIST SAMATE Project.
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 1.12.13 or later.