CVE-2012-4286: Medium severity Sun SunOS vulnerability
Published Aug 16, 2012
·Updated
The pcapngreadpacketblock function in wiretap/pcapng.c in the pcap-ng file parser in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted pcap-ng file.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Sun SunOS=5.11
Wireshark Wireshark=1.8.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.8.1
Remediation
Event History
Aug 16, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4286?
CVE-2012-4286 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-4286?
To fix CVE-2012-4286, upgrade to Wireshark version 1.8.2 or later.
3
What types of software are affected by CVE-2012-4286?
CVE-2012-4286 affects Wireshark versions 1.8.0 and 1.8.1, and SunOS 5.11.
4
What kind of attack does CVE-2012-4286 involve?
CVE-2012-4286 involves a user-assisted remote attack using a crafted pcap-ng file.
5
What is the consequence of exploiting CVE-2012-4286?
Exploiting CVE-2012-4286 can lead to a divide-by-zero error, resulting in application crashes.