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MEDIUM · 5.0

CVE-2012-6053

epan/dissectors/packet-usb.c in the USB dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.12 and 1.8.x before 1.8.4 relies on a length field to calculate an offset value, which allows remote attackers to cause ...

Vulnerability Description

epan/dissectors/packet-usb.c in the USB dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.12 and 1.8.x before 1.8.4 relies on a length field to calculate an offset value, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a zero value for this field.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
WiresharkWireshark1.6.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-189

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2012-6053?

CVE-2012-6053 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). epan/dissectors/packet-usb.c in the USB dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.12 and 1.8.x before 1.8.4 relies on a length field to calculate an offset value, which allows remote attackers to cause ...

How severe is CVE-2012-6053?

CVE-2012-6053 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2012-6053?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.