CVE-2012-4288: Integer Overflow

Published Aug 16, 2012
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Updated

Integer overflow in the dissectxtpecntl function in epan/dissectors/packet-xtp.c in the XTP 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 (loop or application crash) via a large value for a span length.

Affected Software

30 affected components
openSUSE openSUSE=11.4
openSUSE openSUSE=12.1
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

Event History

Aug 16, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4288?

The severity of CVE-2012-4288 is classified as high due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-4288?

To fix CVE-2012-4288, upgrade to Wireshark version 1.4.15, 1.6.10, or 1.8.2 or later.

3

Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2012-4288?

Versions of Wireshark before 1.4.15, 1.6.10, and 1.8.2 are affected by CVE-2012-4288.

4

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2012-4288?

CVE-2012-4288 allows remote attackers to perform denial of service attacks by crashing the application.

5

Can CVE-2012-4288 impact other software besides Wireshark?

CVE-2012-4288 primarily impacts Wireshark, but it may affect systems that rely on vulnerable versions.

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