wnpa-sec-2017-18 · PacketBB dissector crash
Summary
Name: PacketBB dissector crash
Docid: wnpa-sec-2017-18
Date: April 12, 2017
Affected versions: 2.2.0 to 2.2.5, 2.0.0 to 2.0.11
Fixed versions: 2.2.6, 2.0.12
References:
Wireshark issue 13559.
Details
Description
The PacketBB 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 2.2.6, 2.0.12 or later.