wnpa-sec-2019-01 · 6LoWPAN dissector crash
Summary
Name: 6LoWPAN dissector crash
Docid: wnpa-sec-2019-01
Date: January 8, 2019
Affected versions: 2.6.0 to 2.6.5
Fixed versions: 2.6.6
References:
Wireshark issue 15217.
CVE-2019-5716.
Details
Description
The 6LoWPAN 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 2.6.6 or later.