CVE-2012-0066
UnknownEPSS 3.20%
Last modified
CVE-2012-0066 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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 (1) Accellent 5Views (aka .5vw) file, (2) I4B trace file, or (3) NETMON 2 capture file.. EPSS estimates a 3.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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 (1) Accellent 5Views (aka .5vw) file, (2) I4B trace file, or (3) NETMON 2 capture file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.6.0 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.6.1 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.6.2 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.6.3 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.6.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 5 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.4.0 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.4.1 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.4.2 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.4.3 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.4.4 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.4.5 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.4.6 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.4.7 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.4.8 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.4.9 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.4.10 |
References
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2012-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2012-01.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-0066?
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 (1) Accellent 5Views (aka .5vw) file, (2) I4B trace file, or (3) NETMON 2 capture file.
How severe is CVE-2012-0066?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0066 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0066?
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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