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Wireshark Security Advisory

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Debian Security Advisory DSA-4217-1                   security@debian.org
https://www.debian.org/security/                       Moritz Muehlenhoff
June 03, 2018                         https://www.debian.org/security/faq
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Package        : wireshark
CVE ID         : CVE-2018-9273 CVE-2018-7320 CVE-2018-7334 CVE-2018-7335 
                 CVE-2018-7419 CVE-2018-9261 CVE-2018-9264 CVE-2018-11358 
                 CVE-2018-11360 CVE-2018-11362

It was discovered that Wireshark, a network protocol analyzer, contained
several vulnerabilities in the dissectors for PCP, ADB, NBAP, UMTS MAC,
IEEE 802.11, SIGCOMP, LDSS, GSM A DTAP and Q.931, which result in denial
of service or the execution of arbitrary code.

For the oldstable distribution (jessie), these problems have been fixed
in version 1.12.1+g01b65bf-4+deb8u14.

For the stable distribution (stretch), these problems have been fixed in
version 2.2.6+g32dac6a-2+deb9u3.

We recommend that you upgrade your wireshark packages.

For the detailed security status of wireshark please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/wireshark

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

Mailing list: debian-security-announce@lists.debian.org

The Wireshark Certification Exam

The Wireshark Certified Network Analyst Exam is NOW AVAILABLE ! The Exam is available globally in a proctored format through Kryterion. Currently the Exam is only available in English.

The Wireshark Certification Exam was designed to confirm individual competencies in using Wireshark to locate the cause of network problems (poor performance or security-related) and confirm your knowledge of TCP/IP network communications in general.

The Exam is based on the thirty-three areas of study defined in the Exam Focus
and Content section of this document. The four primary areas covered in this
Exam are:

  • Wireshark Functionality
  • TCP/IP Network Communications
  • Network Troubleshooting
  • Network Security

To earn the Wireshark Certified Network Analyst status, you must pass a single
exam—the WCNA-100x Exam (version 100.1 is the current version).

Register for the Exam
The Wireshark Certified Network Analyst Exam is available at hundreds of testing centers around the world. You can take your Exam at a KRYTERION High-stake Online Secure Testing (HOST) location near you. To locate a local testing center, visit www.kryteriononline.com/host_locations.

The Wireshark Certified Network Analyst Exam is a closed-book Exam consisting of 100 questions. The Exam time limit is 2 hours (120 minutes). Exam questions are in true/false or multiple choice format (there is only one correct answer for each multiple choice question). Many of the questions include a Wireshark screen image.

Exam Pricing
The Wireshark Certified Network Analyst Exam cost is USD 299. The Wireshark
Certified Network Analyst Exam Practice Exam (online) cost is USD 29.

Pass/Fail Grading
The Wireshark Certified Network Analyst Exam is graded on a pass/fail basis.
Passing scores are set by using statistical analysis. At the completion of the
Exam, Candidates receive a score report along with a score breakout by Exam
section.

How to Register for Your Exam
Register for the proctored Wireshark Certified Network Analyst Exam online at
www.webassessor.com/pai.

Step-by-step Exam Registration instructions and complete Exam Preparation
recommendations are available at www.wiresharktraining.com/certification.

The Official Exam Prep Guide will be on Amazon around August 23rd – learn more
at www.wiresharkbook.com/epg.

Thanks to all of you who have been so patient as we rewrote, redesigned and
redeveloped the Exam. We are excited to see Wireshark become more popular
each month and hope the Wireshark Certified Network Analyst designation
becomes a de facto certification for all IT professionals.

Laura Chappell
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More information and to download the Exam Information Pack, visit
www.wiresharktraining.com/certification.