wnpa-sec-2013-29 · Websocket dissector crash
Summary
Name: Websocket dissector crash
Docid: wnpa-sec-2013-29
Date: May 17, 2013
Affected versions: 1.8.0 to 1.8.6
Fixed versions: 1.8.7
References:
Wireshark bug 8448
Wireshark bug 8499
CVE-2013-3561
CVE-2013-3562
Details
Description
The Websocket dissector could crash. Discovered by Moshe Kaplan.
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 1.8.7 or later.