wnpa-sec-2023-21 · Kafka dissector crash
Summary
Name: Kafka dissector crash
Docid: wnpa-sec-2023-21
Date: July 12, 2023
Affected versions: 4.0.0 to 4.0.6, 3.6.0 to 3.6.14
Fixed versions: 4.0.7, 3.6.15
References:
Wireshark issue 19105.
CVE-2023-3648.
Details
Description
The Kafka 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 4.0.7, 3.6.15 or later.