Vulnerability Description
epan/dissectors/packet-ppp.c in the PPP dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.3 uses incorrect OUI data structures during the decoding of (1) PPP and (2) LCP data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit) via a malformed packet.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.8.0 |
References
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk/epan/dissectors/packet-ppp.c?r1=42989&
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk/epan/dissectors/packet-ppp.c?r1=44688&
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=42989Patch
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=44688Patch
- http://osvdb.org/85883
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55754
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027604
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2012-27.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=7316
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=7668
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79010
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk/epan/dissectors/packet-ppp.c?r1=42989&
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk/epan/dissectors/packet-ppp.c?r1=44688&
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=42989Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5238?
CVE-2012-5238 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). epan/dissectors/packet-ppp.c in the PPP dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.3 uses incorrect OUI data structures during the decoding of (1) PPP and (2) LCP data, which allows remote attackers to c...
How severe is CVE-2012-5238?
CVE-2012-5238 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-5238?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.