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CVE-2012-4298

UnknownEPSS 6.01%

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CVE-2012-4298 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer signedness error in the vwr_read_rec_data_ethernet function in wiretap/vwr.c in the Ixia IxVeriWave file parser in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet-trace file that triggers a buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 6.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer signedness error in the vwr_read_rec_data_ethernet function in wiretap/vwr.c in the Ixia IxVeriWave file parser in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet-trace file that triggers a buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.01%

92.4th 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-2012-4298?
Integer signedness error in the vwr_read_rec_data_ethernet function in wiretap/vwr.c in the Ixia IxVeriWave file parser in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet-trace file that triggers a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2012-4298?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4298 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4298?
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Source: NVD / NIST