wnpa-sec-2020-10 · Kafka dissector crash
Summary
Name: Kafka dissector crash
Docid: wnpa-sec-2020-10
Date: August 12, 2020
Affected versions: 3.2.0 to 3.2.5
Fixed versions: 3.2.6
References:
Wireshark issue 16672.
CVE-2020-17498.
Details
Description
The Kafka 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 3.2.6 or later.