CVE-2012-6054

Name: CVE-2012-6054
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-12-05T11:57:19.943+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.81%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-6054 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The dissect_sflow_245_address_type function in epan/dissectors/packet-sflow.c in the sFlow dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.4 does not properly handle length calculations for an invalid IP address type, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a packet that is neither IPv4 nor IPv6.. EPSS estimates a 2.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The dissect_sflow_245_address_type function in epan/dissectors/packet-sflow.c in the sFlow dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.4 does not properly handle length calculations for an invalid IP address type, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a packet that is neither IPv4 nor IPv6.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.81%

84.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-189

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.8.0
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.8.1
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.8.2
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.8.3

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 5, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-6054?

How severe is CVE-2012-6054?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-6054 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6054?

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Source: NVD / NIST