Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime in Wireshark

CVE-2023-4513

What is CVE-2023-4513?

The Wireshark application, specifically versions 4.0.0 to 4.0.7 and 3.6.0 to 3.6.15, is susceptible to a memory leak caused by the BT SDP dissector. This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit the application by injecting crafted packets or utilizing specially modified capture files, potentially leading to a denial of service scenario. Users and network administrators are advised to update to the latest versions to mitigate potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

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