wnpa-sec-2015-21 · Protocol tree crash
Summary
Name: Protocol tree crash
Docid: wnpa-sec-2015-21
Date: August 11, 2015
Affected versions: 1.12.0 to 1.12.6
Fixed versions: 1.12.7
References:
Wireshark issue 11309.
Details
Description
Wireshark could crash when adding an item to the protocol tree.
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 1.12.7 or later.