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wnpa-sec-2016-32 · UMTS FP crash

Summary

Name: UMTS FP crash

Docid: wnpa-sec-2016-32

Date: June 7, 2016

Affected versions: 2.0.0 to 2.0.3, 1.12.0 to 1.12.11

Fixed versions: 2.0.4, 1.12.12

References:

Wireshark issue 12191.
CVE-2016-5353.

Details

Description

The UMTS FP 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 2.0.4, 1.12.12 or later.