wnpa-sec-2012-16 · Wireshark ERF dissector flaws
Summary
Name: Wireshark ERF dissector flaws
Docid: wnpa-sec-2012-16
Date: August 15, 2012
Affected versions: 1.8.0 to 1.8.1
Fixed versions: 1.8.2
References:
Wireshark bug 7563
CVE-2012-4294
CVE-2012-4295
Details
Description
The ERF dissector could overflow a buffer. Reported by Laurent Butti.
Impact
It may be possible to make Wireshark crash, hang, or execute code by injecting a malformed packet onto the wire or by convincing someone to read a malformed packet trace file.
Resolution
Upgrade to Wireshark 1.8.2 or later.