Security
Security
Multiple vulnerabilities were found in Wireshark.
| Package | net-analyzer/wireshark on all architectures |
|---|---|
| Affected versions | < 1.2.8-r1 |
| Unaffected versions | >= 1.2.8-r1 |
Wireshark is a versatile network protocol analyzer.
Multiple vulnerabilities were found in the Daintree SNA file parser, the SMB, SMB2, IPMI, and DOCSIS dissectors. For further information please consult the CVE entries referenced below.
A remote attacker could cause a Denial of Service and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted packets or malformed packet trace files.
There is no known workaround at this time.
All Wireshark users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-analyzer/wireshark-1.2.8-r1"