CVE-2012-3548

1.6.8): DoS (excessive CPU use and infinite loop) in DRDA dissector

Published Aug 30, 2012 CVSS 2.0 · 4.3 Medium EPSS 1.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
The dissect_drda function in epan/dissectors/packet-drda.c in Wireshark 1.6.x through 1.6.10 and 1.8.x through 1.8.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a small value for a certain length field in a capture file.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2012-3495 The dissect_drda function in epan/dissectors/packet-drda.c in Wireshark 1.6.x through 1.6.10 and 1.8.x through 1.8.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a small value for a certain length field in a capture file.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 8:13 PM
Reserved
Jun 14, 2012, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 30, 2012, 10:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:43 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Aug 21, 2012, 12:00 AM