Vulnerability Description
epan/dissectors/packet-nfs.c in the NFS dissector in Wireshark 1.4.x before 1.4.14, 1.6.x before 1.6.9, and 1.8.x before 1.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (loop and CPU consumption) via a crafted packet.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.4.0 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk/epan/dissectors/packet-nfs.c?r1=43576&ExploitPatch
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=43576
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-08/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49971
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54425
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-201308-05.xml
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2012-12.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=7436
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk/epan/dissectors/packet-nfs.c?r1=43576&ExploitPatch
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=43576
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-08/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49971
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54425
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-201308-05.xml
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4049?
CVE-2012-4049 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.9 (LOW). epan/dissectors/packet-nfs.c in the NFS dissector in Wireshark 1.4.x before 1.4.14, 1.6.x before 1.6.9, and 1.8.x before 1.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (loop and CPU consum...
How severe is CVE-2012-4049?
CVE-2012-4049 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4049?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark, Opensuse Opensuse.