CVE-2012-4048: Code Injection

Published Jul 24, 2012
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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.

Affected Software

73 affected components
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.1
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.1
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.1
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.2
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.2
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.2
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.3
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.3
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.3
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.4
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.4
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.4
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.5
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.5
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.5
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.6
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.6
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.6
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.7
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.7
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.7
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.8
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.8
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.8
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.9
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.9
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.9
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.10
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.10
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.10
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.11
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.11
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.11
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.12
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.12
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.12
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.13
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.13
Wireshark Wireshark=1.4.13
Debian Debian Linux=6.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.8.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.8.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.8.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.1
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.1
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.1
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.2
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.2
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.2
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.3
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.3
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.3
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.4
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.4
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.4
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.5
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.5
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.5
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.6
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.6
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.6
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.7
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.7
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.7
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.8
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.8
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.8

Event History

Jul 24, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4048?

CVE-2012-4048 has a severity rating that indicates a potential denial of service vulnerability.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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