CVE-2012-6052: Infoleak
Published Dec 5, 2012
·Updated
Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.4 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive hostname information by reading pcap-ng files.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Wireshark Wireshark=1.8.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.8.1
Wireshark Wireshark=1.8.2
Wireshark Wireshark=1.8.3
Event History
Dec 5, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-6052?
CVE-2012-6052 has a medium severity level as it allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive hostname information.
2
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2012-6052?
CVE-2012-6052 affects Wireshark versions 1.8.0 to 1.8.3.
3
How do I fix CVE-2012-6052?
To fix CVE-2012-6052, upgrade Wireshark to version 1.8.4 or later.
4
Can CVE-2012-6052 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-6052 can be exploited remotely by attackers using crafted pcap-ng files.
5
What kind of information can be leaked due to CVE-2012-6052?
CVE-2012-6052 can leak sensitive hostname information from affected Wireshark versions.