wnpa-sec-2011-16 · Wireshark CSN.1 dissector vulnerability
Summary
Name: Wireshark CSN.1 dissector vulnerability
Docid: wnpa-sec-2011-16
Date: September 7, 2011
Affected versions: 1.6.0 to 1.6.1
Fixed versions: 1.6.2
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Details
Description
An uninitialized variable in the CSN.1 dissector could cause a 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 1.6.2 or later.