wnpa-sec-2016-16 · SPICE dissector large loop
Summary
Name: SPICE dissector large loop
Docid: wnpa-sec-2016-16
Date: February 26, 2016
Affected versions: 2.0.0 to 2.0.1
Fixed versions: 2.0.2
References:
Wireshark issue 12151.
CVE-2016-4419.
Details
Description
The SPICE dissector could enter a large loop.
Impact
It may be possible to make Wireshark crash or 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 2.0.2 or later.