CVE-2012-4295

Name: CVE-2012-4295
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-08-16T10:38:08.97+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.47%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4295 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Array index error in the channelised_fill_sdh_g707_format function in epan/dissectors/packet-erf.c in the ERF dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.2 might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted speed (aka rate) value.. EPSS estimates a 1.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Array index error in the channelised_fill_sdh_g707_format function in epan/dissectors/packet-erf.c in the ERF dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.2 might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted speed (aka rate) value.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.47%

70.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.8.0
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.8.1
Sun	Sunos	5.11

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 16, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4295?

How severe is CVE-2012-4295?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4295 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4295?

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Source: NVD / NIST