wnpa-sec-2018-11 · Pcapng file parser crash
Summary
Name: Pcapng file parser crash
Docid: wnpa-sec-2018-11
Date: February 23, 2018
Affected versions: 2.4.0 to 2.4.4, 2.2.0 to 2.2.12
Fixed versions: 2.4.5, 2.2.13
References:
Wireshark issue 14403.
Details
Description
The pcapng file parser could crash. Discovered by Magnus Stubman.
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 2.4.5, 2.2.13 or later.