[ GLSA 201412-52 ] Wireshark

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: Wireshark: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201412-52)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: December 28, 2014
Bug(s): #522968, #529100
ID: 201412-52

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Wireshark which could
allow remote attackers to cause Denial of Service.


Background

Wireshark is a network protocol analyzer formerly known as ethereal.

Affected Packages

Package: net-analyzer/wireshark
Vulnerable: < 1.12.2
Unaffected: >= 1.12.2
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Wireshark. Please
review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.


Impact

A remote attacker can cause a Denial of Service condition via specially
crafted packets.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Wireshark users should upgrade to the latest version: