Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the dissect_tlv function in epan/dissectors/packet-ldp.c in the LDP dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a malformed packet.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk/epan/dissectors/packet-ldp.c?r1=44801&
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=44801
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55754
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027604
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2012-29.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=7046
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=7567
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk/epan/dissectors/packet-ldp.c?r1=44801&
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=44801
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55754
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027604
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2012-29.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=7046
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=7567
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5240?
CVE-2012-5240 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in the dissect_tlv function in epan/dissectors/packet-ldp.c in the LDP dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash...
How severe is CVE-2012-5240?
CVE-2012-5240 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-5240?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.