CVE-2012-4293: Low severity openSUSE openSUSE vulnerability
plugins/ethercat/packet-ecatmb.c in the EtherCAT Mailbox 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 does not properly handle certain integer fields, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application exit) via a malformed packet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4293?
CVE-2012-4293 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4293?
To fix CVE-2012-4293, upgrade Wireshark to version 1.4.15, 1.6.10, or 1.8.2 or later.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2012-4293?
Affected versions of Wireshark include 1.4.x before 1.4.15, 1.6.x before 1.6.10, and 1.8.x before 1.8.2.
Can CVE-2012-4293 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-4293 can be exploited remotely by sending a malformed packet.
What systems are impacted by CVE-2012-4293?
CVE-2012-4293 impacts systems running specific versions of Wireshark and certain operating systems including openSUSE and SunOS.