CVE-2012-4295: Input Validation
First published: Thu Aug 16 2012(Updated: )
Array index error in the channelised_fill_sdh_g707_format function in epan/dissectors/packet-erf.c in the ERF dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.2 might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted speed (aka rate) value.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.8.0 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.8.1 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.11 |
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Reference Links
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk/epan/dissectors/packet-erf.c?r1=44419&r2=44418&pathrev=44419
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=44419
- 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-2012-16.html
- https://blogs.oracle.com/sunsecurity/entry/multiple_vulnerabilities_in_wireshark3
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=7563
- https://hermes.opensuse.org/messages/15514562
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15718
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4295?
CVE-2012-4295 has a low severity rating, primarily allowing for a denial of service through application crash.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4295?
To fix CVE-2012-4295, upgrade Wireshark to version 1.8.2 or later.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2012-4295?
CVE-2012-4295 affects Wireshark versions 1.8.0 and 1.8.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2012-4295 facilitate?
CVE-2012-4295 allows remote attackers to conduct denial of service attacks.
What component of Wireshark is impacted by CVE-2012-4295?
CVE-2012-4295 impacts the ERF dissector within Wireshark.
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/references
- agent/remedy
- agent/severity
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- agent/type
- agent/weakness
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/wireshark
- canonical/wireshark wireshark
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.8.0
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.8.1
- vendor/sun
- canonical/sun sunos
- version/sun sunos/5.11