CVE-2014-8712
EPSS 0.84%
Description
The build_expert_data function in epan/dissectors/packet-ncp2222.inc in the NCP dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.11 and 1.12.x before 1.12.2 does not properly initialize a data structure, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
How to fix CVE-2014-8712
To remediate CVE-2014-8712, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/wireshark—upgrade to 1.12.1+g01b65bf-2 or later
Is CVE-2014-8712 being exploited?
Low — EPSS is 0.8%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 1.12.1+g01b65bf-2