CVE-2012-6062: Input Validation
Published Dec 5, 2012
·Updated
The dissectrtcpapp 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.
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
Remediation
Patch Available
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-2012-6062?
CVE-2012-6062 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, allowing attackers to cause an infinite loop.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Can CVE-2012-6062 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-6062 can be exploited remotely through a crafted RTCP packet.
5
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.