wnpa-sec-2021-01 · USB HID dissector memory leak

Summary

Name: USB HID dissector memory leak

Docid: wnpa-sec-2021-01

Date: January 29, 2021

Affected versions: 3.4.0 to 3.4.2

Fixed versions: 3.4.3

References:

Wireshark issue 17124.

Details

Description

The USB HID dissector could leak memory.

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 3.4.3 or later.