CVE-2012-6056: Integer Overflow
Published Dec 5, 2012
·Updated
Integer overflow in the dissectsackchunk function in epan/dissectors/packet-sctp.c in the SCTP dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted Duplicate TSN count.
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-2012-6056?
CVE-2012-6056 has been classified as a vulnerability that can lead to denial of service due to an infinite loop.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-6056?
To fix CVE-2012-6056, upgrade Wireshark to version 1.8.4 or later.
3
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2012-6056?
Wireshark versions 1.8.0 to 1.8.3 are affected by CVE-2012-6056.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2012-6056 enable?
CVE-2012-6056 enables a denial of service attack through crafted Duplicate TSN counts.
5
Which function is vulnerable in CVE-2012-6056?
The dissect_sack_chunk function in packet-sctp.c is the vulnerable function in CVE-2012-6056.