Vulnerability Description
The build_expert_data function in epan/dissectors/packet-ncp2222.inc in the NCP dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.11 and 1.12.x before 1.12.2 does not properly initialize a data structure, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.10.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-December/145658.h
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-11/msg00104.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1460.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60231
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60290
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3076
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2015-2370101.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.h
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71071
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2014-22.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=10628
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=41f6923b
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-December/145658.h
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-11/msg00104.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1460.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8712?
CVE-2014-8712 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The build_expert_data function in epan/dissectors/packet-ncp2222.inc in the NCP dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.11 and 1.12.x before 1.12.2 does not properly initialize a data structure, whi...
How severe is CVE-2014-8712?
CVE-2014-8712 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-2014-8712?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.