CVE-2012-6058: Integer Overflow
Published Dec 5, 2012
·Updated
Integer overflow in the dissecticmpv6 function in epan/dissectors/packet-icmpv6.c in the ICMPv6 dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.12 and 1.8.x before 1.8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted Number of Sources value.
Affected Software
16 affected components
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.1
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.2
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.3
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.4
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.5
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.6
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.7
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.8
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.9
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.10
Wireshark Wireshark=1.6.11
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-2012-6058?
CVE-2012-6058 has a severity that can lead to denial of service due to an infinite loop in Wireshark.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-6058?
To fix CVE-2012-6058, update Wireshark to version 1.6.12 or 1.8.4 or later.
3
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2012-6058?
CVE-2012-6058 affects Wireshark versions 1.6.0 through 1.6.11 and 1.8.0 through 1.8.3.
4
What kind of attack does CVE-2012-6058 enable?
CVE-2012-6058 enables remote attackers to initiate a denial of service attack via a crafted Number of Sources value.
5
Is CVE-2012-6058 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2012-6058 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers over the network.