wnpa-sec-2018-46 · Radiotap dissector crash
Summary
Name: Radiotap dissector crash
Docid: wnpa-sec-2018-46
Date: August 29, 2018
Affected versions: 2.6.0 to 2.6.2, 2.4.0 to 2.4.8, 2.2.0 to 2.2.16
Fixed versions: 2.6.3, 2.4.9, 2.2.17
References:
Wireshark issue 15022.
CVE-2018-16057.
Details
Description
The Radiotap 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 2.6.3, 2.4.9, 2.2.17 or later.