Wireshark 'packet-gsm_a_rr.c' Denial of Service Vulnerability (Win)

  1. Network Vulnerabilities
  2. Denial of Service
  3. Wireshark 'packet-gsm_a_rr.c' Denial of Service Vulnerability (Win)
Summary
The host is installed with Wireshark and is prone to Denial of Service Vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow attackers to cause a denial of service. Impact Level: Application
Solution
Upgrade to the Wireshark version 1.2.10 or later, For updates refer to http://www.wireshark.org/download.html
Insight
The flaw is due to an error in 'packet-gsm_a_rr.c' in the GSM A RR dissector.
Affected
Wireshark version 1.2.2 through 1.2.9
References
Updated on 2015-03-25
Severity
Medium Severity
Classification
Related Vulnerabilities