CVE-2012-4287
First published: Thu Aug 16 2012(Updated: )
epan/dissectors/packet-mongo.c in the MongoDB dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (loop and CPU consumption) via a small value for a BSON document length.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sun SunOS | =5.11 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.8.0 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.8.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk/epan/dissectors/packet-mongo.c?r1=44288&r2=44287&pathrev=44288
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=44288
- 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-2012-14.html
- https://blogs.oracle.com/sunsecurity/entry/multiple_vulnerabilities_in_wireshark3
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=7572
- https://hermes.opensuse.org/messages/15514562
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15818
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4287?
CVE-2012-4287 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for denial of service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4287?
To fix CVE-2012-4287, upgrade Wireshark to version 1.8.2 or later.
What causes CVE-2012-4287?
CVE-2012-4287 is caused by processing a BSON document with a small length value, leading to an indefinite loop.
What software is affected by CVE-2012-4287?
CVE-2012-4287 affects Wireshark versions 1.8.0 and 1.8.1, as well as SunOS 5.11.
Is CVE-2012-4287 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-4287 can be exploited by remote attackers leading to denial of service.
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