wnpa-sec-2016-38 · WBXML infinite loop
Summary
Name: WBXML infinite loop
Docid: wnpa-sec-2016-38
Date: June 7, 2016
Affected versions: 1.12.0 to 1.12.11
Fixed versions: 1.12.12
References:
Wireshark issue 12408.
CVE-2016-5359.
Details
Description
The WBXML dissector could go into an infinite loop. Discovered by Chris Benedict, Aurelien Delaitre, NIST SAMATE Project.
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 1.12.12 or later.