CVE-2012-4286

MediumCVSS 4.3/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

The pcapng_read_packet_block function in wiretap/pcapng.c in the pcap-ng file parser in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted pcap-ng file.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 4.3/10AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Weakness enumeration

CWE-189

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Aug 16, 2012
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2012-4286: Medium severity, CVSS 4.3 | Vulnix