CVE-2012-6059: Input Validation
Published Dec 5, 2012
·Updated
The dissectisakmp function in epan/dissectors/packet-isakmp.c in the ISAKMP dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.12 and 1.8.x before 1.8.4 uses an incorrect data structure to determine IKEv2 decryption parameters, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet.
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-2012-6059?
CVE-2012-6059 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-6059?
To fix CVE-2012-6059, upgrade to Wireshark version 1.6.12 or 1.8.4 or later.
3
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2012-6059?
CVE-2012-6059 affects Wireshark versions 1.6.0 through 1.6.11 and 1.8.0 through 1.8.3.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2012-6059 enable?
CVE-2012-6059 allows remote attackers to cause an application crash through crafted packets.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-6059?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2012-6059 other than upgrading to a patched version.