CVE-2010-2992: packet-gsm_a_rr.c in the GSM A RR dissector in Wireshark 1.2.2 through 1.2.9 allows remote attackers to cau...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw can make affected Wireshark versions crash while processing GSM A RR data. The business impact is availability: analysts or monitoring workflows using vulnerable Wireshark 1.2.2 through 1.2.9 could be interrupted by malicious or malformed input. Exposure is most likely where legacy Wireshark 1.2.2 through 1.2.9 remains installed on analyst workstations, packet inspection systems, or forensic environments that process GSM A RR traffic or captures. Treat as a targeted availability risk for teams relying on packet analysis. It is not evidenced as actively exploited in the supplied sources, but legacy vulnerable versions should be removed because the fix is long available. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Wireshark 1.2.2 through 1.2.9 installations to a vendor-fixed release.; Prioritize analyst workstations and packet-processing systems that handle untrusted captures.; Check SUSE or distribution advisories for package-specific fixed versions..

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Jun 28, 2026, 02:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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