wnpa-sec-2016-41 · PacketBB crash
Summary
Name: PacketBB crash
Docid: wnpa-sec-2016-41
Date: July 27, 2016
Affected versions: 2.0.0 to 2.0.4, 1.12.0 to 1.12.12
Fixed versions: 2.0.5, 1.12.13
References:
Wireshark issue 12577.
Details
Description
The PacketBB dissector could divide by zero. Discovered by Chris Benedict, Aurelien Delaitre, NIST SAMATE Project.
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 2.0.5, 1.12.13 or later.