wnpa-sec-2016-54 · Catapult DCT2000 dissector crash
Summary
Name: Catapult DCT2000 dissector crash
Docid: wnpa-sec-2016-54
Date: September 8, 2016
Affected versions: 2.0.0 to 2.0.5
Fixed versions: 2.0.6
References:
Wireshark issue 12752.
CVE-2016-7179.
Details
Description
The Catapult DCT2000 dissector 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 2.0.6 or later.