CVE-2012-4298: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Aug 16 2012(Updated: )
Integer signedness error in the vwr_read_rec_data_ethernet function in wiretap/vwr.c in the Ixia IxVeriWave file parser in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet-trace file that triggers a buffer overflow.
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/wiretap/vwr.c?r1=44075&r2=44074&pathrev=44075
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?revision=44075&view=revision
- 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-2012-25.html
- https://blogs.oracle.com/sunsecurity/entry/multiple_vulnerabilities_in_wireshark3
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=7533
- https://hermes.opensuse.org/messages/15514562
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15777
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4298?
CVE-2012-4298 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4298?
To fix CVE-2012-4298, update Wireshark to version 1.8.2 or later.
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2012-4298?
CVE-2012-4298 affects Wireshark versions 1.8.0 and 1.8.1.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2012-4298?
CVE-2012-4298 can be exploited by remote attackers using a crafted packet-trace file.
Is CVE-2012-4298 related to buffer overflow vulnerabilities?
Yes, CVE-2012-4298 is specifically related to a buffer overflow caused by an integer signedness error.
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