CVE-2012-4285
First published: Thu Aug 16 2012(Updated: )
The dissect_pft function in epan/dissectors/packet-dcp-etsi.c in the DCP ETSI dissector in Wireshark 1.4.x before 1.4.15, 1.6.x before 1.6.10, and 1.8.x before 1.8.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a zero-length message.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| openSUSE | =11.4 | |
| openSUSE | =12.1 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =5 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.11 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.8.0 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.8.1 | |
| 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 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.6.6 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.6.7 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.6.8 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.6.9 | |
| 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 | =1.4.12 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.4.13 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.4.14 |
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Reference Links
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk/epan/dissectors/packet-dcp-etsi.c?r1=44247&r2=44246&pathrev=44247
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=44247
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-08/msg00033.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0125.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50276
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51363
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54425
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-201308-05.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55035
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2012-13.html
- https://blogs.oracle.com/sunsecurity/entry/multiple_vulnerabilities_in_wireshark3
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=7566
- https://hermes.opensuse.org/messages/15514562
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15712
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4285?
CVE-2012-4285 has a severity rating that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service through a divide-by-zero error.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4285?
To fix CVE-2012-4285, upgrade to Wireshark version 1.4.15, 1.6.10, or 1.8.2 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4285?
CVE-2012-4285 affects Wireshark versions prior to 1.4.15, 1.6.10, and 1.8.2.
What can a denial of service from CVE-2012-4285 allow an attacker to do?
A denial of service caused by CVE-2012-4285 can allow attackers to crash the Wireshark application.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-4285 if I cannot update?
The best course of action for CVE-2012-4285 is to update to a patched version, as there are no effective workarounds.
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