Description
epan/dissectors/packet-rlc.c in the RLC dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.13 and 2.x before 2.0.5 uses an incorrect integer data type, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (large loop) via a crafted packet.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | wireshark | 2.0.5+ga3be9c6-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | wireshark | 2.0.5+ga3be9c6-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | wireshark | 2.0.5+ga3be9c6-1 | — |
| Debian 8 | wireshark | 1.12.1+g01b65bf-4+deb8u8 | DSA-3648-1 |
| Debian 7 | wireshark | 1.12.1+g01b65bf-4+deb8u6~deb7u3 | DLA-595-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | wireshark | 2.2.6+g32dac6a-2ubuntu0.16.04 | — |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | wireshark | 1.12.1+g01b65bf-4+deb8u11ubuntu0.14.04.1 | — |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP1 | wireshark | 1.12.13-31.1 | SUSE-SU-2016:2453-1 |
| SLES 11 SP4 | wireshark | 1.12.13-0.23.1 | SUSE-SU-2016:2212-1 |
Show 2 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 12 SP1 | wireshark | 1.12.13-31.1 | SUSE-SU-2016:2453-1 |
| SLES for SAP 11 SP4 | wireshark | 1.12.13-0.23.1 | SUSE-SU-2016:2212-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | wireshark | 2.2.2-1.1 | openSUSE-SU-2024:10199-1 |
Alpine
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.24 | wireshark | 2.0.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.23 | wireshark | 2.0.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.22 | wireshark | 2.0.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.21 | wireshark | 2.0.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.20 | wireshark | 2.0.5-r0 | — |
Show 15 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.19 | wireshark | 2.0.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.18 | wireshark | 2.0.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.17 | wireshark | 2.0.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.16 | wireshark | 2.0.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.15 | wireshark | 2.0.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.14 | wireshark | 2.0.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.13 | wireshark | 2.0.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.12 | wireshark | 2.0.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.11 | wireshark | 2.0.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.10 | wireshark | 2.0.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.9 | wireshark | 2.0.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.8 | wireshark | 2.0.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.7 | wireshark | 2.0.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.6 | wireshark | 2.0.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.5 | wireshark | 2.0.5-r0 | — |
Advisories 5
- DLA-595-1 wireshark - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DSA-3648-1 wireshark - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2016:2212-1 Security update for wireshark SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:10199-1 wireshark-2.2.2-1.1 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2016:2453-1 Security update for wireshark SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
References
- [oss-security] 20160728 CVE request: Wireshark 2.0.5 and 1.12.13 security releases mailing-list
- DSA-3648 vendor-advisory
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=6cf9616df68a4db7e436bb77392586ff9ad84feb
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-44.html
- 1036480 vdb-entry
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=12660