wnpa-sec-2013-14 · MPLS Echo dissector infinite loop
Summary
Name: MPLS Echo dissector infinite loop
Docid: wnpa-sec-2013-14
Date: March 6, 2013
Affected versions: 1.8.0 to 1.8.5
Fixed versions: 1.8.6
References:
Wireshark bug 8039
CVE-2013-2479
Details
Description
The MPLS Echo dissector could go into an infinite loop. Discovered by Laurent Butti.
Impact
It may be possible to make Wireshark consume excessive CPU resources by injecting a malformed packet onto the wire or by convincing someone to read a malformed packet trace file.
Resolution
Upgrade to Wireshark 1.8.6 or later.