CVE-2012-4287

UnknownEPSS 2.45%

Last modified

CVE-2012-4287 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. epan/dissectors/packet-mongo.c in the MongoDB dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (loop and CPU consumption) via a small value for a BSON document length.. EPSS estimates a 2.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

epan/dissectors/packet-mongo.c in the MongoDB dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (loop and CPU consumption) via a small value for a BSON document length.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.45%

82.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SunSunos5.11
WiresharkWireshark1.8.0
WiresharkWireshark1.8.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4287?
epan/dissectors/packet-mongo.c in the MongoDB dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (loop and CPU consumption) via a small value for a BSON document length.
How severe is CVE-2012-4287?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4287 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4287?
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