CVE-2012-4297: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-4297: Buffer overflow in the dissect_gsm_rlcmac_downlink function in epan/dissectors/packet-gsm_rlcmac.c in the G...

Buffer overflow in the dissect_gsm_rlcmac_downlink function in epan/dissectors/packet-gsm_rlcmac.c in the GSM RLC MAC dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.10 and 1.8.x before 1.8.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed packet.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw affects older Wireshark releases. A maliciously malformed packet can crash or potentially take control of Wireshark when it decodes GSM RLC MAC traffic. Business urgency depends on whether vulnerable Wireshark versions are still used to inspect live traffic or untrusted packet captures. Exposure is most likely on analyst workstations, lab systems, or servers running vulnerable Wireshark versions and opening untrusted captures or dissecting relevant live traffic. Modern environments should confirm whether these legacy versions remain installed. Treat as high priority only where legacy Wireshark is still present. Patch or remove affected versions from analyst workstations and packet-analysis environments, especially those handling external captures. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Wireshark 1.6.x to 1.6.10 or later.; Upgrade Wireshark 1.8.x to 1.8.2 or later.; Use OS vendor security advisories for packaged Wireshark updates..

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

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

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https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=7561CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://blogs.oracle.com/sunsecurity/entry/multiple_vulnerabilities_in_wireshark3CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:15741CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
openSUSE-SU-2012:1067CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_SUSE

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