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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2014.0070
A vulnerability has been identified in Wireshark that affect
versions prior to 1.10.8 and 1.8.15
13 June 2014
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Wireshark
Operating System: UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
Windows
Impact/Access: Denial of Service -- Remote with User Interaction
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2014-4020
Member content until: Sunday, July 13 2014
OVERVIEW
A vulnerability has been identified in Wireshark that affect versions
prior to 1.10.8 and 1.8.15. [1]
IMPACT
The vendor has provided the following details on the vulnerability:
"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." [1]
MITIGATION
The vendor recommends upgrading to the latest version of Wireshark.
REFERENCES
[1] wnpa-sec-2014-07 · Frame metadissector crash
https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2014-07.html
AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.
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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072
Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
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