CVE-2021-4190

Related Vulnerabilities: CVE-2021-4190  

Large loop in the Kafka dissector in Wireshark 3.6.0 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file

Description

The MITRE CVE dictionary describes this issue as:

Large loop in the Kafka dissector in Wireshark 3.6.0 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file

Additional Information

  • Bugzilla 2039029: CVE-2021-4190 wireshark: Kafka dissector infinite loop
  • CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
  • FAQ: Frequently asked questions about CVE-2021-4190