wnpa-sec-2018-01 · Multiple dissectors could crash
Summary
Name: Multiple dissectors could crash
Docid: wnpa-sec-2018-01
Date: January 11, 2018
Affected versions: 2.4.0 to 2.4.3, 2.2.0 to 2.2.11
Fixed versions: 2.4.4, 2.2.12
References:
Wireshark bug 14253
CVE-2018-5336
Details
Description
The JSON, XML, NTP, XMPP, and GDB dissectors could crash. Discovered by Kamil Frankowicz.
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 2.4.4, 2.2.12 or later.
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