wnpa-sec-2015-32 · UMTS FP dissector crashes

Summary

Name: UMTS FP dissector crashes

Docid: wnpa-sec-2015-32

Date: December 29, 2015

Affected versions: 1.12.0 to 1.12.8

Fixed versions: 1.12.9

References:
Wireshark bug 11602
Wireshark bug 11606
CVE-2015-8712
CVE-2015-8713

Details

Description

The UMTS FP dissector could crash. Discovered by Karol Rosłaniec.

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 1.12.9 or later.

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