CVE-2012-3548: The dissect_drda function in epan/dissectors/packet-drda.c in Wireshark 1.6.x through 1.6.10 and 1.8.x thro...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a denial-of-service issue in older Wireshark releases. A crafted capture file can make Wireshark consume CPU indefinitely while dissecting DRDA traffic. The main business risk is disruption to analysts or automated packet-processing systems that still use affected legacy versions. Exposure is most likely in legacy security, network, or forensic environments that open untrusted capture files using affected Wireshark versions. Modern, supported Wireshark installations are less likely to be exposed, but the source bundle does not provide downstream package status for every platform. Prioritize remediation where legacy Wireshark processes untrusted captures or supports security operations. This is not a data-theft vulnerability based on the provided sources, but it can interrupt investigation workflows and automated packet analysis. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Wireshark to a supported release outside the affected version ranges.; Apply vendor or distribution security updates where Wireshark is packaged.; Avoid opening untrusted capture files on vulnerable Wireshark installations..

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Jun 28, 2026, 00:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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