CVE-2012-4295: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-4295: Array index error in the channelised_fill_sdh_g707_format function in epan/dissectors/packet-erf.c in the E...

Array index error in the channelised_fill_sdh_g707_format function in epan/dissectors/packet-erf.c in the ERF dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.2 might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted speed (aka rate) value.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 20:35 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2012-4295 is a crash vulnerability in Wireshark's ERF dissector. If an analyst opens or processes crafted ERF data with Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.2, the application may crash. The evidence supports denial of service against the tool, not data theft or system takeover. Exposure is most likely on analyst workstations, network monitoring systems, or automated capture-processing environments running Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.2 and handling untrusted ERF content. Treat this as a targeted operational stability issue. Prioritize security teams and monitoring systems that inspect untrusted captures, because a crash can disrupt investigations or packet analysis. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Wireshark 1.8.x installations to 1.8.2 or later.; Apply vendor or distribution security updates where Wireshark is packaged.; Avoid opening untrusted ERF captures on vulnerable Wireshark versions..

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

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 16, 2012, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://blogs.oracle.com/sunsecurity/entry/multiple_vulnerabilities_in_wireshark3CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:15718CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=7563CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
openSUSE-SU-2012:1067CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_SUSE

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