wnpa-sec-2015-40 · Zlib decompression crash
Summary
Name: Zlib decompression crash
Docid: wnpa-sec-2015-40
Date: December 29, 2015
Affected versions: 2.0.0, 1.12.0 to 1.12.8
Fixed versions: 2.0.1, 1.12.9
References:
Wireshark issue 11548.
CVE-2015-8721.
Details
Description
Dissectors which use zlib decompression 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 2.0.1, 1.12.9 or later.