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CVE-2012-5240

UnknownEPSS 1.39%

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CVE-2012-5240 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the dissect_tlv function in epan/dissectors/packet-ldp.c in the LDP dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a malformed packet.. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the dissect_tlv function in epan/dissectors/packet-ldp.c in the LDP dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a malformed packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.39%

68.8th 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

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5240?
Buffer overflow in the dissect_tlv function in epan/dissectors/packet-ldp.c in the LDP dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a malformed packet.
How severe is CVE-2012-5240?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5240 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5240?
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