Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-5237
The dissect_hsrp function in epan/dissectors/packet-hsrp.c in the HSRP dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a malformed packet.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Products affected by CVE-2012-5237
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-5237
0.17%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 53 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-5237
| 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-2012-5237
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-5237
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79009
Wireshark HSRP dissector denial of service CVE-2012-5237 Vulnerability Report
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https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=7581
7581 – Wireshark hangs on loading dump
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http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2012-26.html
Wireshark · wnpa-sec-2012-26 · Wireshark HSRP dissector infinite loopVendor Advisory
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http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=44454
code.wireshark Code Review - wireshark.git/treePatch
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http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk/epan/dissectors/packet-hsrp.c?r1=44454&r2=44453&pathrev=44454
code.wireshark Code Review - wireshark.git/tree
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027604
Wireshark HSRP/PPP/LDP Bugs Let Remote Users Deny Service - SecurityTracker
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14992
Repository / Oval Repository
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55754
Wireshark Versions Prior to 1.8.3 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
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