CVE-2012-4049: Code Injection
First published: Tue 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | =11.4 | |
| openSUSE | =12.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk/epan/dissectors/packet-nfs.c?r1=43576&r2=43575&pathrev=43576
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=43576
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-08/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49971
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54425
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-201308-05.xml
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2012-12.html
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=7436
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15707
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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