CVE-2012-0041

wireshark: multiple file parser vulnerabilities (wnpa-sec-2012-01)

Published Apr 11, 2012 CVSS 2.0 · 4.3 Medium EPSS 2.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
The dissect_packet function in epan/packet.c in Wireshark 1.4.x before 1.4.11 and 1.6.x before 1.6.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long packet in a capture file, as demonstrated by an airopeek file.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-2395-1 wireshark security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2012-0081 The dissect_packet function in epan/packet.c in Wireshark 1.4.x before 1.4.11 and 1.6.x before 1.6.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long packet in a capture file, as demonstrated by an airopeek file.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 6:09 PM
Reserved
Dec 7, 2011, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 11, 2012, 10:39 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:36 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jan 10, 2012, 12:00 AM