Headline
CVE-2022-0586: Wireshark · wnpa-sec-2022-01 · RTMPT dissector infinite loop
Infinite loop in RTMPT protocol dissector in Wireshark 3.6.0 to 3.6.1 and 3.4.0 to 3.4.11 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file
wnpa-sec-2022-01 · RTMPT dissector infinite loop
Summary
Name: RTMPT dissector infinite loop
Docid: wnpa-sec-2022-01
Date: February 10, 2022
Affected versions: 3.6.0 to 3.6.1, 3.4.0 to 3.4.11
Fixed versions: 3.6.2, 3.4.12
References:
Wireshark issue 17813
Details****Description
The RTMPT dissector could go into an infinite loop. Discovered by Sharon Brizinov.
Impact
It may be possible to make Wireshark consume excessive CPU resources by injecting a malformed packet onto the wire or by convincing someone to read a malformed packet trace file.
Resolution
Upgrade to Wireshark 3.6.2, 3.4.12 or later.