CVE-2012-1594: Code Injection
Published Apr 11, 2012
·Updated
epan/dissectors/packet-ieee80211.c in the IEEE 802.11 dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted packet.
Affected Software
6 affected components
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-2012-1594?
CVE-2012-1594 has a medium severity rating as it allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted packets.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-1594?
To fix CVE-2012-1594, upgrade Wireshark to version 1.6.6 or later.
3
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2012-1594?
Wireshark versions 1.6.0 to 1.6.5 are affected by CVE-2012-1594.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-1594?
CVE-2012-1594 is a denial of service vulnerability caused by an infinite loop in packet processing.
5
Can CVE-2012-1594 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-1594 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted packets.