wnpa-sec-2012-09 · Wireshark DIAMETER memory allocation flaw
Summary
Name: Wireshark DIAMETER memory allocation flaw
Docid: wnpa-sec-2012-09
Date: May 21, 2012
Affected versions: 1.4.0 to 1.4.12, 1.6.0 to 1.6.7
Fixed versions: 1.4.13, 1.6.8
References:
Wireshark bug 7138
CVE-2012-2393
Details
Description
The DIAMETER dissector could try to allocate memory improperly and 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 1.4.13, 1.6.8 or later.