Wireshark DECT Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (Mac OS X)

  1. Network Vulnerabilities
  2. Buffer overflow
  3. Wireshark DECT Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (Mac OS X)
Summary
This host is installed with Wireshark and is prone to buffer overflow vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow attackers to cause buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the system. Impact Level: System/Application
Solution
Upgrade to the Wireshark version 1.4.5 or later, For updates refer to http://www.wireshark.org/download.html
Insight
The flaw is due to error in the 'DECT' dissector when processing malformed data, which could allow code execution via malformed packets or a malicious PCAP file.
Affected
Wireshark version 1.4.0 through 1.4.4
References
Updated on 2015-03-25
Severity
High Severity
Classification
Related Vulnerabilities