CVE-2012-6062: Input Validation
First published: Wed Dec 05 2012(Updated: )
The dissect_rtcp_app function in epan/dissectors/packet-rtcp.c in the RTCP 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 packet.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Reference Links
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk/epan/dissectors/packet-rtcp.c?r1=45717&r2=45716&pathrev=45717
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=45717
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-12/msg00022.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00042.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0341.html
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2012-38.html
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=7879
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15894
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-6062?
CVE-2012-6062 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, allowing attackers to cause an infinite loop.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6062?
To fix CVE-2012-6062, upgrade to Wireshark versions 1.6.12 or 1.8.4 or later.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2012-6062?
CVE-2012-6062 affects Wireshark versions 1.6.0 to 1.6.11 and 1.8.0 to 1.8.3.
Can CVE-2012-6062 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-6062 can be exploited remotely through a crafted RTCP packet.
What are the symptoms of CVE-2012-6062 exploitation?
The exploitation of CVE-2012-6062 results in Wireshark entering an infinite loop, effectively causing a denial of service.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/remedy
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/tags
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/description
- agent/source
- vendor/wireshark
- canonical/wireshark wireshark
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.6.0
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.6.1
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.6.2
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.6.3
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.6.4
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.6.5
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.6.6
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.6.7
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.6.8
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.6.9
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.6.10
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.6.11
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.8.0
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.8.1
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.8.2
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.8.3