The Wireshark SSH dissector contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered by a malformed packet or trace file, and will result in loss of availability for the application.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Denial of Service
Impact:
Loss of Availability
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 0.99.2 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.