Improper input validation in Wireshark
CVE-2012-6059
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.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.027 (84.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- Wireshark — versions 1.6.0, 1.6.1, 1.6.2
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_SUSE)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- cve@mitre.org (signature, x_refsource_OVAL, vdb-entry)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_SUSE)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-6059?
- CVE-2012-6059 is a vulnerability in Wireshark, classified under Improper Input Validation. Published 2012-12-05.
- Is CVE-2012-6059 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.