CVE-2012-4294

Description

Buffer overflow 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 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large speed (aka rate) value.

How to fix CVE-2012-4294

To remediate CVE-2012-4294, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.

• Debian/wireshark—upgrade to 1.8.2-1 or later

Is CVE-2012-4294 being exploited?

Low — EPSS is 3.4%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.

Affected packages (1)

• from 0, < 1.8.2-1

References (1)

• ADVISORYsecurity-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-4294