Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-1594
Potential exploit
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.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Products affected by CVE-2012-1594
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-1594
0.50%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 76 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-1594
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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3.3
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LOW | AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
6.5
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2.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-1594
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The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-1594
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/28/13
oss-security - Re: CVE Request: Multiple wireshark security flaws resolved in 1.4.12 and 1.6.6
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026874
Wireshark ANSI A/IEEE 802.11/PCAP/MP2T Bugs Let Remote Users Deny Service - SecurityTracker
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https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=6809
6809 – Hang loading pcap file
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52738
Wireshark IEEE 802.11 Dissector Infinite Loop Denial of Service Vulnerability
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http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-April/078770.html
[SECURITY] Fedora 16 Update: wireshark-1.6.6-1.fc16
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74362
Wireshark IEEE denial of service CVE-2012-1594 Vulnerability Report
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15244
Repository / Oval Repository
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http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=40967
code.wireshark Code Review - wireshark.git/treeExploit
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http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2012-05.html
Wireshark · wnpa-sec-2012-05 · Wireshark 802.11 infinite loop
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http://secunia.com/advisories/48548
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