wnpa-sec-2021-01 · USB HID dissector memory leak
Summary
Name: USB HID dissector memory leak
Docid: wnpa-sec-2021-01
Date: January 29, 2021
Affected versions: 3.4.0 to 3.4.2
Fixed versions: 3.4.3
References:
Wireshark issue 17124.
Details
Description
The USB HID dissector could leak memory.
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 3.4.3 or later.