wnpa-sec-2023-17 · BLF file parser crash
Summary
Name: BLF file parser crash
Docid: wnpa-sec-2023-17
Date: May 24, 2023
Affected versions: 4.0.0 to 4.0.5
Fixed versions: 4.0.6
References:
Wireshark issue 19084.
CVE-2023-2854.
Details
Description
The BLF file parser could crash. Discovered by Huascar Tejeda.
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 4.0.6 or later.