wnpa-sec-2016-48 · MMSE, WAP, WBXML, and WSP infinite loop
Summary
Name: MMSE, WAP, WBXML, and WSP infinite loop
Docid: wnpa-sec-2016-48
Date: July 27, 2016
Affected versions: 2.0.0 to 2.0.4
Fixed versions: 2.0.5
References:
Wireshark issue 12661.
Details
Description
The MMSE, WAP, WBXML, and WSP dissectors could go into an infinite loop. Discovered by Antti Levomäki.
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 2.0.5 or later.