CVE-2010-2992: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Fri Aug 13 2010(Updated: )
packet-gsm_a_rr.c in the GSM A RR dissector in Wireshark 1.2.2 through 1.2.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unknown vectors that trigger a NULL pointer dereference.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.7 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.6 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.8 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.3 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.5 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.4 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.9 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.2.10.html
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=4897
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00003.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0076
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42877
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0212
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43068
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11651
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-2992?
CVE-2010-2992 is considered a denial of service vulnerability due to a NULL pointer dereference that can cause Wireshark to crash.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2992?
To resolve CVE-2010-2992, upgrade to Wireshark version 1.2.10 or later.
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2010-2992?
CVE-2010-2992 affects Wireshark versions 1.2.2 through 1.2.9.
Can CVE-2010-2992 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2010-2992 can be exploited by remote attackers to crash the application.
What type of attack does CVE-2010-2992 enable?
CVE-2010-2992 enables a denial of service attack, leading to application interruption.
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