wnpa-sec-2014-07 · Frame metadissector crash

Summary

Name: Frame metadissector crash

Docid: wnpa-sec-2014-07

Date: June 12, 2014

Affected versions: 1.10.0 to 1.10.7

Fixed versions: 1.10.8

References:

Wireshark issue 9999.
Wireshark issue 10030.
CVE-2014-4020.

Details

Description

The frame metadissector 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 1.10.8 or later.