CVE-2012-0041
EPSS 2.3%
Description
The dissect_packet function in epan/packet.c in Wireshark 1.4.x before 1.4.11 and 1.6.x before 1.6.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long packet in a capture file, as demonstrated by an airopeek file.
How to fix CVE-2012-0041
To remediate CVE-2012-0041, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/wireshark—upgrade to 1.6.5-1 or later
Is CVE-2012-0041 being exploited?
Low — EPSS is 2.3%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 1.6.5-1