CVE-2012-4049: Code Injection

Published Jul 24, 2012
·
Updated

epan/dissectors/packet-nfs.c in the NFS 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 (loop and CPU consumption) via a crafted packet.

Affected Software

74 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
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
openSUSE openSUSE=11.4
openSUSE openSUSE=12.1

Remediation

Patch Available

http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk/epan/dissectors/packet-nfs.c?r1=43576&r2=43575&pathrev=43576

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-2012-4049?

CVE-2012-4049 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-4049?

To fix CVE-2012-4049, upgrade to Wireshark versions 1.4.14, 1.6.9, or 1.8.1 or later.

3

Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2012-4049?

CVE-2012-4049 affects Wireshark versions 1.4.0 through 1.4.13, 1.6.0 through 1.6.8, and 1.8.0.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2012-4049 enable?

CVE-2012-4049 enables remote attackers to execute a denial-of-service attack resulting in loop and CPU consumption.

5

Is there any workaround for CVE-2012-4049?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2012-4049, so it is recommended to upgrade the affected software.

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