CVE-2012-0068: Input Validation
Published Apr 11, 2012
·Updated
The lanalyzerread function in wiretap/lanalyzer.c in Wireshark 1.4.x before 1.4.11 and 1.6.x before 1.6.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a Novell capture file containing a record that is too small.
Affected Software
18 affected components
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.1
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.2
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.3
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.4
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.5
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.6
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.7
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.8
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.9
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.10
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.11
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.1
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.2
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.3
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.4
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.5
Event History
Apr 11, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-0068?
CVE-2012-0068 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause application crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-0068?
To fix CVE-2012-0068, update Wireshark to version 1.4.11 or 1.6.5 or later.
3
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2012-0068?
CVE-2012-0068 affects Wireshark versions 1.4.0 through 1.4.10 and 1.6.0 through 1.6.4.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2012-0068 on systems running Wireshark?
The impact of CVE-2012-0068 is that it allows remote attackers to crash Wireshark by sending a specially crafted Novell capture file.
5
Is CVE-2012-0068 a critical vulnerability?
CVE-2012-0068 is not classified as critical, but it poses a significant risk of service disruption.