Package        : wireshark
Version        : 1.12.1+g01b65bf-4+deb8u15
CVE ID         : CVE-2018-14339 CVE-2018-14340 CVE-2018-14341
                  CVE-2018-14342 CVE-2018-14343 CVE-2018-14368
                  CVE-2018-14369


CVE-2018-14339
CVE-2018-14340
CVE-2018-14341
CVE-2018-14342
CVE-2018-14343
CVE-2018-14368
CVE-2018-14369
      Due to several flaws different dissectors could go in infinite
      loop or could be crashed by malicious packets.


For Debian 8 "Jessie", these problems have been fixed in version
1.12.1+g01b65bf-4+deb8u15.

We recommend that you upgrade your wireshark packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS

Debian LTS: DLA-1451-1: wireshark security update

July 29, 2018
CVE-2018-14339 CVE-2018-14340 CVE-2018-14341

Summary


For Debian 8 "Jessie", these problems have been fixed in version
1.12.1+g01b65bf-4+deb8u15.

We recommend that you upgrade your wireshark packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS



Severity
Package : wireshark
Version : 1.12.1+g01b65bf-4+deb8u15
CVE ID : CVE-2018-14339 CVE-2018-14340 CVE-2018-14341

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