CVE-2012-1594

wireshark: Infinite loop in the IEEE 802.11 dissector

Published Apr 11, 2012 CVSS 2.0 · 3.3 Low EPSS 1.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
epan/dissectors/packet-ieee80211.c in the IEEE 802.11 dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted packet.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2012-1608 epan/dissectors/packet-ieee80211.c in the IEEE 802.11 dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted packet.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 7:01 PM
Reserved
Mar 12, 2012, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 11, 2012, 10:39 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:39 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Feb 8, 2012, 12:00 AM