CVE-2010-2992

Name: CVE-2010-2992
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-08-13T18:43:16.227+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.60%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-2992 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. packet-gsm_a_rr.c in the GSM A RR dissector in Wireshark 1.2.2 through 1.2.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unknown vectors that trigger a NULL pointer dereference.. EPSS estimates a 2.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

packet-gsm_a_rr.c in the GSM A RR dissector in Wireshark 1.2.2 through 1.2.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unknown vectors that trigger a NULL pointer dereference.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.60%

83.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.2.2
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.2.3
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.2.4
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.2.5
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.2.6
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.2.7
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.2.8
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.2.9

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 13, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-2992?

packet-gsm_a_rr.c in the GSM A RR dissector in Wireshark 1.2.2 through 1.2.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unknown vectors that trigger a NULL pointer dereference.

How severe is CVE-2010-2992?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-2992 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2992?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST