Wireshark contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered when an error occurs in the HSRP dissector during the parsing of a malformed packet. This will result in an infinite loop and a loss of availability for the program.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Denial of Service
Impact:
Loss of Availability
Solution:
Upgrade
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 1.8.3 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.