CVE-2012-0041

no score yetEPSS 2.0%

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.

EPSS: 2.0% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days; higher than 80% of CVEs (scores of 2026-10-31)
CWE: CWE-20
Published: 2012-04-11
Modified: 2026-06-16
Record from: the NVD, synced 2026-10-19

Affected

redhat:enterprise_linux
wireshark:wireshark

References

http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=40164
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0125.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/47494
http://secunia.com/advisories/48947
http://secunia.com/advisories/54425

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