CVE-2012-6061
EPSS 0.72%
Description
The dissect_wtp_common function in epan/dissectors/packet-wtp.c in the WTP dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.12 and 1.8.x before 1.8.4 uses an incorrect data type for a certain length field, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (integer overflow and infinite loop) via a crafted value in a packet.
How to fix CVE-2012-6061
To remediate CVE-2012-6061, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/wireshark—upgrade to 1.8.6-1 or later
Is CVE-2012-6061 being exploited?
Low — EPSS is 0.7%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 1.8.6-1