CVE-2012-6055: Medium severity wireshark vulnerability
Published Dec 5, 2012
·Updated
epan/dissectors/packet-3g-a11.c in the 3GPP2 A11 dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a zero value in a sub-type length field.
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
Remediation
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-2012-6055?
CVE-2012-6055 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause an infinite loop.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-6055?
To fix CVE-2012-6055, update to Wireshark version 1.8.4 or later.
3
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2012-6055?
Wireshark versions 1.8.0 to 1.8.3 are affected by CVE-2012-6055.
4
Can CVE-2012-6055 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-6055 can be exploited remotely by attackers causing a denial of service.
5
What component is vulnerable in CVE-2012-6055?
The vulnerability in CVE-2012-6055 affects the 3GPP2 A11 dissector in Wireshark.