Wireshark ECMP Dissector Denial of Service Vulnerability

CVE-2024-11596

Summary

A vulnerability exists in Wireshark versions 4.4.0 through 4.4.1 and 4.2.0 through 4.2.8 that can lead to a denial of service. This flaw allows an attacker to inject malicious packets or craft a specific capture file that, when processed by the ECMP dissector in Wireshark, can cause the application to crash. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to users who rely on Wireshark for network analysis, as it can disrupt their ability to analyze network traffic. Immediate action is recommended to ensure systems remain secure and functional.

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