CVE-2012-4048: Code Injection
First published: Tue Jul 24 2012(Updated: )
The PPP dissector in Wireshark 1.4.x before 1.4.14, 1.6.x before 1.6.9, and 1.8.x before 1.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted packet, as demonstrated by a usbmon dump.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | =1.4.0 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.0 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.0 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.1 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.1 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.1 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.2 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.2 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.2 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.3 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.3 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.3 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.4 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.4 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.4 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.5 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.5 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.5 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.6 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.6 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.6 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.7 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.7 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.7 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.8 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.8 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.8 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.9 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.9 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.9 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.10 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.10 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.10 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.11 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.11 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.11 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.12 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.12 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.12 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.13 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.13 | |
| Wireshark | =1.4.13 | |
| Debian Linux | =6.0 | |
| Wireshark | =1.8.0 | |
| Wireshark | =1.8.0 | |
| Wireshark | =1.8.0 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.0 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.0 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.0 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.1 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.1 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.1 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.2 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.2 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.2 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.3 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.3 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.3 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.4 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.4 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.4 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.5 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.5 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.5 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.6 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.6 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.6 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.7 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.7 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.7 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.8 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.8 | |
| Wireshark | =1.6.8 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=680056
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-08/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49971
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54425
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2590
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-201308-05.xml
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2012-11.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15547
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4048?
CVE-2012-4048 has a severity rating that indicates a potential denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4048?
To fix CVE-2012-4048, upgrade Wireshark to versions 1.4.14, 1.6.9, or 1.8.1 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2012-4048?
CVE-2012-4048 affects multiple versions of Wireshark including 1.4.x prior to 1.4.14, 1.6.x prior to 1.6.9, and 1.8.x prior to 1.8.1.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2012-4048?
CVE-2012-4048 can be exploited by sending crafted packets that cause an application crash due to invalid pointer dereference.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-4048?
There is no effective workaround for CVE-2012-4048, so upgrading to a fixed version is recommended.
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