Vulnerability Description
The dissect_isakmp function in epan/dissectors/packet-isakmp.c in the ISAKMP dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.12 and 1.8.x before 1.8.4 uses an incorrect data structure to determine IKEv2 decryption parameters, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk/epan/dissectors/packet-isakmp.c?r1=455Exploit
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=45510
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-12/msg00022.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00042.html
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2012-35.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=7855
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/trunk/epan/dissectors/packet-isakmp.c?r1=455Exploit
- http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=45510
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-12/msg00022.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00042.html
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2012-35.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=7855
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-6059?
CVE-2012-6059 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The dissect_isakmp function in epan/dissectors/packet-isakmp.c in the ISAKMP dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.12 and 1.8.x before 1.8.4 uses an incorrect data structure to determine IKEv2 decry...
How severe is CVE-2012-6059?
CVE-2012-6059 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-2012-6059?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.