wnpa-sec-2018-22 · CQL infinite loop
Summary
Name: CQL infinite loop
Docid: wnpa-sec-2018-22
Date: April 3, 2018
Affected versions: 2.4.0 to 2.4.5
Fixed versions: 2.4.6
References:
Wireshark issue 14530.
Details
Description
The CQL dissector could to into an infinite loop.
Impact
It may be possible to make Wireshark consume excessive CPU resources by injecting a malformed packet onto the wire or by convincing someone to read a malformed packet trace file.
Resolution
Upgrade to Wireshark 2.4.6 or later.