wnpa-sec-2017-06 · STANAG 4607 file parser infinite loop
Summary
Name: STANAG 4607 file parser infinite loop
Docid: wnpa-sec-2017-06
Date: March 3, 2017
Affected versions: 2.2.0 to 2.2.4, 2.0.0 to 2.0.10
Fixed versions: 2.2.5, 2.0.11
References:
Wireshark issue 13416.
CVE-2017-6014.
Details
Description
The STANAG 4607 dissector could go into an infinite loop and consume memory. Discovered by Chris Maixner.
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 2.2.5, 2.0.11 or later.