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CVE-2012-3548

UnknownEPSS 1.57%

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CVE-2012-3548 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The dissect_drda function in epan/dissectors/packet-drda.c in Wireshark 1.6.x through 1.6.10 and 1.8.x through 1.8.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a small value for a certain length field in a capture file.. EPSS estimates a 1.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The dissect_drda function in epan/dissectors/packet-drda.c in Wireshark 1.6.x through 1.6.10 and 1.8.x through 1.8.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a small value for a certain length field in a capture file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0
/10
EPSS Probability
1.57%

72.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WiresharkWireshark1.8.0
WiresharkWireshark1.8.1
WiresharkWireshark1.8.2
WiresharkWireshark1.6.0
WiresharkWireshark1.6.1
WiresharkWireshark1.6.2
WiresharkWireshark1.6.3
WiresharkWireshark1.6.4
WiresharkWireshark1.6.5
WiresharkWireshark1.6.6
WiresharkWireshark1.6.7
WiresharkWireshark1.6.8
WiresharkWireshark1.6.9
WiresharkWireshark1.6.10

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-3548?
The dissect_drda function in epan/dissectors/packet-drda.c in Wireshark 1.6.x through 1.6.10 and 1.8.x through 1.8.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a small value for a certain length field in a capture file.
How severe is CVE-2012-3548?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-3548 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3548?
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