wnpa-sec-2024-02 · IEEE 1609.2 dissector crash
Summary
Name: IEEE 1609.2 dissector crash
Docid: wnpa-sec-2024-02
Date: January 3, 2024
Affected versions: 4.2.0, 4.0.0 to 4.0.11, 3.6.0 to 3.6.19
Fixed versions: 4.2.1, 4.0.12, 3.6.20
References:
Wireshark issue 19501.
CVE-2024-0209.
Details
Description
The IEEE 1609.2 and possibly other ASN.1-based dissectors could crash. Discovered by Han Zheng.
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 4.2.1, 4.0.12, 3.6.20 or later.