wnpa-sec-2024-05 · DOCSIS dissector crash
Summary
Name: DOCSIS dissector crash
Docid: wnpa-sec-2024-05
Date: January 3, 2024
Affected versions: 4.2.0
Fixed versions: 4.2.1
References:
Wireshark issue 19557.
CVE-2024-0211.
Details
Description
The DOCSIS 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 4.2.1 or later.