wnpa-sec-2017-46 · DOCSIS infinite loop
Summary
Name: DOCSIS infinite loop
Docid: wnpa-sec-2017-46
Date: October 10, 2017
Affected versions: 2.4.0 to 2.4.1
Fixed versions: 2.4.2
References:
Wireshark issue 14080.
CVE-2017-15189.
Details
Description
The DOCSIS dissector could go into an infinite loop.
Impact
It may be possible to make Wireshark consume excessive CPU resources by injecting a malformed packet onto the wire or by convincing someone to read a malformed packet trace file.
Resolution
Upgrade to Wireshark 2.4.2 or later.