wnpa-sec-2017-11 · Netscaler file parser infinite loop
Summary
Name: Netscaler file parser infinite loop
Docid: wnpa-sec-2017-11
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 12083.
CVE-2017-6467.
Details
Description
The Netscaler file parser could go into an infinite loop. Discovered by Anil Kumar.
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.