CVE-2012-1593
UnknownEPSS 11.29%
Last modified
CVE-2012-1593 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. epan/dissectors/packet-ansi_a.c in the ANSI A dissector in Wireshark 1.4.x before 1.4.12 and 1.6.x before 1.6.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a malformed packet.. EPSS estimates a 11.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
epan/dissectors/packet-ansi_a.c in the ANSI A dissector in Wireshark 1.4.x before 1.4.12 and 1.6.x before 1.6.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a malformed packet.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.4.11 |
References
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2012-04.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2012-04.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-1593?
epan/dissectors/packet-ansi_a.c in the ANSI A dissector in Wireshark 1.4.x before 1.4.12 and 1.6.x before 1.6.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a malformed packet.
How severe is CVE-2012-1593?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-1593 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1593?
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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