Wireshark · Wireshark-dev: Re: [Wireshark-dev] Protocol Export objects - New Dissector Development

[Jeff Morriss <jeff.morriss.ws@xxxxxxxxx>]

On 02/24/15 20:21, leonardocito@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Hello.
>
> I am writing to inform that, some time ago from now, I implemented the
> "Export FTP Object" functionality. I still have two issue:
> when saving large files Wireshark crashes
> when clicking the "Save all" button the Wireshark - Export - FTP objects
> list freezes in "Non Responding" mode.
>
>
> After fixing both issues I will do some cleanup; then I will be able to
> commit my code to the repository. I won't be able to take this remaining
> steps before 10 days' time though.
>
> Regarding future work with Wireshark, I have been thinking of adding the
> Export Object functionality to IMAP, POP or SMTP. Are there other
> protocols for which this functionality is sought after by the uses
> community? If yes, which are they?

I don't know but you could ask on the -users list--a few people seem to 
still hang out there.

> Are there any simple protocols which need a dissector to be added to
> Whireshark. I thought of some; but all of them seem to already supported
> in Wireshark.
>
> Are there any protocol you can suggest? I would like to develop the
> dissector for a simple protocol, and then with the acquired experience
> maybe try something more complex.

Check out the bug database: there are plenty of requests for 
improvements, enhancements, and new dissectors, including some 
dissectors that are mostly written but need some cleanup (but the 
cleanup hasn't happened in so long it's unlikely the original author 
will do anything with it).  (Unfortunately some of those bugs may be 
closed as LATER.)