CVE-2012-1596
First published: Wed Apr 11 2012(Updated: )
The mp2t_process_fragmented_payload function in epan/dissectors/packet-mp2t.c in the MP2T dissector in Wireshark 1.4.x before 1.4.12 and 1.6.x before 1.6.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a packet containing an invalid pointer value that triggers an incorrect memory-allocation attempt.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Reference Links
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=41001
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-April/078769.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-April/078770.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-04/msg00060.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48548
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48986
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/28/13
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52736
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026874
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2012-07.html
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=6833
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74363
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15194
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1596?
CVE-2012-1596 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1596?
To fix CVE-2012-1596, you should update Wireshark to version 1.4.12 or later, or 1.6.6 or later.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2012-1596?
Wireshark versions 1.4.0 through 1.4.11 and 1.6.0 through 1.6.5 are affected by CVE-2012-1596.
Is CVE-2012-1596 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-1596 can be exploited by remote attackers through specially crafted packets.
What impact does CVE-2012-1596 have on Wireshark users?
Users of affected Wireshark versions may experienced crashes when processing malformed MP2T packets due to CVE-2012-1596.
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