CVE-2012-5237
First published: Thu Oct 04 2012(Updated: )
The dissect_hsrp function in epan/dissectors/packet-hsrp.c in the HSRP dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a malformed packet.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.8.0 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.8.1 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.8.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk/epan/dissectors/packet-hsrp.c?r1=44454&r2=44453&pathrev=44454
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=44454
- http://osvdb.org/85884
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55754
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027604
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2012-26.html
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=7581
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79009
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14992
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5237?
CVE-2012-5237 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5237?
To fix CVE-2012-5237, upgrade Wireshark to version 1.8.3 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2012-5237?
CVE-2012-5237 affects Wireshark versions 1.8.0, 1.8.1, and 1.8.2.
What type of attack does CVE-2012-5237 facilitate?
CVE-2012-5237 allows attackers to cause a denial of service through an infinite loop triggered by a malformed packet.
Where in the code does CVE-2012-5237 occur?
CVE-2012-5237 is found in the dissect_hsrp function within the packet-hsrp.c file of Wireshark.
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