wnpa-sec-2024-13 · AppleTalk and RELOAD Framing dissector crashes
Summary
Name: AppleTalk and RELOAD Framing dissector crashes
Docid: wnpa-sec-2024-13
Date: October 8, 2024
Affected versions: 4.2.0 to 4.2.7, 4.4.0
Fixed versions: 4.2.8, 4.4.1
References:
Wireshark issue 20114.
CVE-2024-9781.
Details
Description
The AppleTalk and Reload framing dissectors could crash.
Impact
Discovered in our internal testing environment. We are unaware of any exploits for this issue. 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 4.2.8, 4.4.1 or later.